The Latest Breaking News from Drought

London bracing for water restrictions as drought grips UK

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The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Where in the UK is in drought - and will it spread to the rest of the country?

Thames Water has warned it could introduce a hosepipe ban unless water shortages ‘change significantly’

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Increased temperatures harming fish and wildlife in UK’s rivers

The Angling Trust said that river temperatures in England and Wales between March and June were the hottest since records began three years ago

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Inside the race to relieve drought-stricken PNG islands

An mission to relieve drought-struck islanders in far east Papua New Guinea has laid bare the difficulties of delivering aid in the Pacific.

AAP · Jul 5, 2025

9 low-maintenance yard plants that are impossible to kill

Every garden needs some reliable plants that will thrive year after year, with minimal attention. These species are so hardy and low-maintenance, they’ll turn anyone into a gardener.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 5, 2025

This is how often you should be watering drought-tolerant plants in the garden, according to experts

Here's how to get it right

Ideal Home · Jul 5, 2025

Spain, Morocco and Türkiye: Mediterranean countries ‘canaries in coal mine’ for drought impacts

Drought is not just a weather event - it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.

Euronews · Jul 5, 2025

Unesco warns majority of World Heritage sites at risk from drought or flooding

Almost three-quarters of the world's cultural and natural heritage sites are under threat from drought or flooding as a result of global warming, the United Nations cultural agency said this week.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2025

This animal could be the key to drought prevention

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The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

Beavers and river restoration boost resilience to drought, conservationists say

The National Trust has created a more natural, wildlife-rich landscape at Holnicote in Somerset, which helps store water in times of dry weather.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025