The Latest Breaking News on Droughts

Analysis: The water supply in England and Wales is entirely in private hands, and that can lead to problems…

Residents of Cranleigh faced with empty taps and low pressure as country braved another heatwave

Making small changes, such as spotting leaks early and showering less, can make a big difference

It’s incumbent on every rational and responsible person in Scotland to start paying heed to the warnings now writ large across the blue skies we’ve all been enjoying.

Experts are warning that Scotland will need to start treating water as a 'precious commodity'.

One Aldi store had put up warning notices to customers limiting them to five single bottles of water each

Campaigners including Deborah Meaden have called for action to be taken against Britain's scandal-hot water companies as areas of the country headed towards a drought

It comes as a drought has been formally announced in parts of England

In addition to areas where there are active interventions taking place there are over 60 supplies around the country that are being closely monitored by Irish Water to ensure that normal supply is maintained for the rest of the Summer and into Autumn.