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Monthly reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
January was a wet month for much of England as it received 150% of the…
Weekly reports on rainfall and river flow in England for the last 3 months.
A report setting out a timeline of how the drought developed through 2025 in England.
1. Introduction This report details the factual timeline of how the 2025…
Summary reports on dry weather and drought in England and how it affects public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment.
Monthly local reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
The Environment Agency's analysis of the water resources management plan annual review submissions from water companies across England for April 2024 to March 2025.
Explores England’s drought prospects for 2026, setting out the different scenarios, risks, potential impacts and mitigating actions each sector will need to take.
A review of the current scientific knowledge about drought in the UK.
Examines the effects of nature-based solutions on freshwater environments by synthesising evidence from the scientific literature.
The Environment Agency's review of whether the proposed plans will secure resilient and sustainable water supplies up to 2050.
Explores new approaches for examining the impact of droughts on English catchments and water supply systems.
The Environment Agency's analysis of the water resources management plan annual review submissions from water companies across England for April 2023 to March 2024.
The Environment Agency's review of the 5 emerging regional water resources plans, which were shared for public consultation in January 2022.
This study investigates replenishment of groundwaters and how climate change might alter this in the future.
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