Research and analysis
Drought prospects for spring 2026
Explores England’s drought prospects for 2026, setting out the different scenarios, risks, potential impacts and mitigating actions each sector will need to take.
Applies to England
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This report sets out the possible impacts next spring of a dry autumn and winter for sectors including:
- government and Environment Agency
- public water supply
- agriculture and horticulture
- environment
- navigation
- other sectors such as energy, leisure and forestry
It explores the actions to be taken to prepare for the possibility of a dry winter and to reduce the risk of drought impacts next year where possible. This report covers England only.
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Published 14 November 2025