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England reservoirs hit by low water levels as drought spreads

England reservoirs hit by low water levels as drought spreads

Nearly three-quarters of England is under official drought status as declining reservoir levels and extreme heat threaten water supply restrictions.

Politics ·11 Aug 2026, 08:32 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK water supply faces 5bn‑litre daily shortfall by 2055 unless action taken

UK water supply faces 5bn‑litre daily shortfall by 2055 unless action taken

Britain's water utilities warn of a five billion-litre daily water shortfall by 2055 unless sweeping conservation measures are taken.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 23:42 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
England and Wales flood risk remains very low despite active Thames alert

England and Wales flood risk remains very low despite active Thames alert

While national flood risk remains stable, officials have issued a specific alert for the Tidal Thames riverside between Putney Bridge and Teddington Weir.

Weather ·16 Jul 2026, 09:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Environment Agency issues 52 flood warnings as Storm Herminia brings rain

Environment Agency issues 52 flood warnings as Storm Herminia brings rain

Storm Herminia is causing significant disruption across the UK, with numerous flood warnings in place and heavy rainfall expected to continue through the week.

Weather ·13 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
The overall flood risk for England and Wales is very low for next five days

The overall flood risk for England and Wales is very low for next five days

Official reports indicate a stable outlook for river, sea, and surface water levels across England and Wales. Residents should use official portals to monitor.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds

Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds

The UK faces potential disruption as a low-pressure system brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The Met Office warns of possible flooding and travel delays as the weather front moves across the country.

Weather ·4 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read