The Latest Breaking News from Environment Agency

July was driest month in southern England since records began

England and Wales provisionally record driest July in nearly 200 years, Met Office says

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Britain's Heatwave Warning: Why Water Shortages Could Continue After Temperatures Fall

Britain's record summer heat may ease, but experts warn water shortages could persist due to low rainfall, affecting rivers, reservoirs, and agriculture, with drought conditions expected to continue.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk

Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

England Droughts Declared After Rainfall Falls to Just 7% of Normal in July

England is experiencing a severe drought after the driest July on record, leading to water restrictions and concerns over farming and food supplies.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

‘It makes you feel you’ve got a really dirty house’: what’s behind the UK’s plagues of flies?

From Leicestershire to Carmarthenshire, neighbourhoods are struggling with wave after wave of houseflies. Why are they suffering while others are spared? And is there no alternative to nets and zappers?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Satellite pictures reveal huge impact of ‘exceptional’ UK drought and heatwaves

Nearly half of England is experiencing an official drought as heat takes its toll

The Independent UK · Jul 29

More than half of England 'officially in drought', UK Environment agency says

"Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use," the UK Environment Agency said in its announcement.

Euronews · Jul 29

Half of England declared in drought as July records near-zero rainfall

Drought has been declared in half of England after months of unusually dry conditions, as officials warn that sustained low rainfall is straining water supplies, rivers and the wider environment.

The Times of India · Jul 29

Half of England in drought – what does it mean for you?

Seven areas across central, eastern and southern England have been declared as officially in drought

The Independent UK · Jul 29

UK drought map: The regions suffering most after driest July on record

England is facing an ‘exceptionally serious situation’, officials have said

The Independent UK · Jul 29