Drought13 hrs agoHosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.13 hrs ago1 day agoDraycote reservoir update to help with water flowSevern Trent are increasing the size of the reservoir near Rugby in Warwickshire.1 day ago1 day agoHow has climate change reshaped drought?The origins of the "flash drought" and how things compare to the conditions of 1976.1 day ago2 days agoHow much rain will end the drought?BBC Weather Presenter Matt Taylor explains what needs to be considered to work out how much rain can break a drought.2 days ago2 days agoCanal locks close as water levels keep droppingThe closure is temporary, to be reviewed on Saturday, the Canal and River Trust says.2 days ago2 days agoSunken WW2 ships emerge from Danube amid droughtDozens of World War Two battleships have resurfaced along the river in eastern Europe, following weeks of record low rainfall.2 days ago4 days agoConcern as 300-year-old pond dries up in heatwavesConcerned residents say the pond is at the heart of the town and people love its links to mythology.4 days ago4 days agoWater company applies to ban usage over droughtSouthern Water is applying to DEFRA for a Drought Order and Non-Essential Use Ban.4 days ago4 days agoUni records hottest, sunniest and driest month everExperts at the University of Reading Atmospheric Observatory describe July as a "remarkable month".4 days ago...
