Drought

Managing the impacts of drought in the Midlands

Two Environment Agency officers, a man and a woman, both wearing waterproof bib-and-brace dungarees, walk up a shallow, narrow stream in the forest with nets and buckets looking for any fish in need of rescue and removal to safer, deeper waters.

What is the situation in England? The National Drought Group met today (15 July) and a drought was declared in the West and East Midlands. The region joins the north-west and Yorkshire which officially declared drought last month. Dry weather …

How we are supporting the farming community to manage the impacts of dry weather

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Current situation Spring 2025 across England was the driest since 1893 with all areas receiving well below average rainfall. The dry spring has seen exceptionally low river flows experienced across northern and central England. Recent rainfall at the start of …

Raising the standard for water efficiency in the east of England 

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Water is essential for people, businesses and the environment. Unless it is carefully managed, England will run out of this precious resource at the times we most need it. As demand for water increases in response to population growth, the …

Are we prepared for a drought? The water resilience challenge

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With summer approaching and after several months of dry weather, many are wondering if the country is facing a potential drought. After an exceptionally wet 2024, this year has taken a dramatically different turn.  From floods to drought concerns There’s …