Research and analysis

2025 drought: how it developed in England

A report setting out a timeline of how the drought developed through 2025 in England.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 26 January 2026

Applies to England

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2025 drought: how it developed in England

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Drought prospects for spring 2026 sets out the risks that different sectors face over the winter and into 2026.

Drought: how it is managed in England explains the Environment Agency’s overall approach to managing drought.

Other related publications include:

• Water situation reports for England
• Drought: how water companies plan for dry weather and drought
• Water company drought plan guideline, 2025
• Water resources planning: managing supply and demand

Published 26 January 2026