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The Latest Breaking News from The National Drought Group

‘Very long way to go’ before drought is over, officials warn despite rain

The warning comes after the latest meeting of the National Drought Group which has focused on the impacts of prolonged dry conditions on farmers.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

Flash flood warning as UK faces heavy downpours after record drought

The Met Office has warned of a risk of flash flooding across parts of the UK as heavy rain falls on ground baked dry by drought. Morecambe in Lancashire recorded 52.5mm of rain in 24 hours, representing a third of the region's total rainfall between June and mid-August. The National…

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Flash flood warnings for UK as heavy rain batters drought-hit ground

Further showers are forecast on Friday for most parts of the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 21

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UK Extreme Heat Warning Deepens Water Crisis as Southern Water Seeks Business Use Ban

Southern Water seeks a business water-use ban as an amber extreme heat warning adds pressure to drought-hit England.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

‘National priority’ to equip UK firefighters amid growing wildfire threat

Exclusive: FBU calls for more funding as ‘unprecedented summer’ puts rising demands on already stretched crews

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

More than two-thirds of England in drought as heat alert issued for London

Temperatures remain high in the capital, with the mercury tipped to reach 35C on Thursday

Evening Standard · Aug 10

UK firefighters battle huge blaze that tore through homes as residents told to ‘stay away’: Weather latest

Midlands Fire Service has said 14 fire engines remain at the scene

The Independent UK · Aug 10

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Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August

More areas of England have been moved into drought status as the country faces another heatwave.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England as another heatwave looms

Millions more could face hosepipe ban as further regions expected to enter drought, expert says

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Amber heat health alerts issued in England as temperatures set to hit 36C

Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer

The Independent UK · Aug 9

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

Farmer warns risk of UK drought may force him to stop growing vegetables

As large parts of the country face drought, farmers have warned the industry ‘can’t carry on like this’

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Mapped: The eight UK areas at risk of drought after record-breaking heatwaves

Warnings of drought come as millions of households are hit by hosepipe bans across the country

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Britain’s biggest water firm announces hosepipe ban for 10m customers

The ban applies to all customers that Thames Water supplies with drinking water across London, the Thames Valley and the home counties.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

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Evening Standard · Jun 1

England records warmest spring since records began after 'exceptionally early' heatwave

A highest ever May temperature of 35.1C was provisionally measured at Kew Gardens in London

The Independent UK · Jun 1

England and Wales sizzled in warmest spring on record, Met Office figures show

The record was influenced by the ‘exceptionally early’ heatwave last week

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Winter hosepipe bans on the cards as England faces drought

Water minister warns prolonged dry weather poses risk to farming and the environment

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

England faces worst drought in decades as companies prepare to take drastic measures

Some areas of the country are facing reservoir storages of less than 30 per cent as dry spells are expected to continue into 2026

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025

Experts discuss plans to save water as dry conditions worsen across England

National Drought Group meets and water companies prepare to take drastic action as supplies dwindle

Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

Families told use less water now as drought officials warn hot, dry summer may be on way

The National Drought Group revealed plans for a hosepipe ban as it said it is "preparing for the worst case scenario of another hot, dry spell this summer"

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