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Above-average rainfall has put Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and part of south Gloucestershire into ‘recovery’ but part of Wiltshire still in prolonged dry weather.
Yorkshire is moving into recovery status following drought as of 10 December 2025.
Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts
Environment Agency urges water companies to speed up fixing of leaks
The Environment Agency has approved a drought permit application to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs, Derbyshire.
Despite recent rainfall, a large part of the country remains in drought across England as we enter winter.
Environment Agency issues further six drought permits to Yorkshire Water to allow them to conserve water in reservoirs to secure public drinking water supplies.
Drought has been declared in Sussex for the area supplied by South East Water due to declining water levels at Ardingly Reservoir.
The additional drought permits have been issued to Yorkshire Water to allow them to conserve water in reservoirs to secure public drinking water supplies.
Strengthened Water Efficiency Standards will boost housebuilding and keep more money in families’ pockets.
Drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, hedgehogs and garden birds struggling
Drought permits allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in reservoirs and secure public drinking water supplies.
The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit that will allow Yorkshire Water to reduce how much water is released from the Grimwith Reservoir.
Following the driest spring in 132 years, Environment Agency steps up operational response.
National Drought Group steps up operational response and asks people to play their part in managing the drought and use water wisely
England faces 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 – and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for wider economy.
Yorkshire has become the second region to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years.
Expert group told England has now experienced driest March, April and May since 1893.
Fully funded expert-led studies to assess water security on farms open for applications.
Many reservoirs in the region are at historic low levels for the time of year
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