Water supply, drought status and hosepipe restrictions
Everything filed under impacts in our weather coverage, the 12 reports filed on it so far.
Hurricane Polo remnants bring rain to Arizona, New Mexico
Hurricane Polo made two landfalls in Mexico before its remnants were drawn into the U.S. Southwest and Plains, delivering widespread rain that could...
UK summer 2026 was hottest on record, Met Office confirms
Summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record, with temperatures 2.4°C above average and rainfall 23% below normal, leading to widespread drought.
UK drought's wildlife impact to last years
The UK government warns the current drought will affect wildlife for years, with reservoir levels 19.7% below average and over 340 environmental...
England and Wales see green return after record summer
Before-and-after images show landscapes in southern England and Wales regaining colour after the UK's hottest summer on record, though drought...
Minister urges food stockpiling for extreme
A government minister warns households to stock up on food as the strongest El Niño in a generation develops, posing risks of extreme storms and...
England's Water Shortfall Threatens Farms
A combination of prolonged drought, high consumption, and infrastructure issues is pushing England toward a severe water shortage, with a projected...
Romania Shuts Down Nuclear Plant Due to Low Danube River Levels
Romania's only nuclear power station has been shut down due to extremely low water levels in the Danube River caused by prolonged hot weather
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep Across UK, Raising Flood Risks
The UK faces continued heavy showers and thunderstorms, with a Met Office yellow warning in place for northern England and north Wales. The downpours...
When Will the Drought End?
Scientists warn that the current drought in the UK will not end with a few days of rain, but rather with sustained rainfall over months.
Drought Conditions Worsen Across England and Wales, Triggering Hosepipe Bans
England and Wales are experiencing their driest July on record, leading to drought declarations and hosepipe bans affecting nearly 30 million people.
Heavy Rain Forecast to Bring Relief but Not Reverse UK Drought
Heavy rain is expected to hit the UK this week, but it will not be enough to reverse the widespread drought conditions that have been affecting the...
UK Agriculture Workers Share Experiences of Heatwaves' Impact
The recent heatwaves and drought conditions in Britain have presented challenges for food producers and agricultural workers.