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Summary reports on dry weather and drought in England in 2025 to 2026 and how it affected public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment.
1. Summary Since the last briefing on 26 February, all areas are now at…
1. Summary Area drought status Since the last briefing on 22 January, all…
1. Summary There have been further improvements in the water resources…
1. Summary The first half of December has seen unsettled conditions…
1. Summary The end of November and start of December was unsettled, with…
1. Summary The weather has continued to be wet and cold during the week to…
1. Summary Rainfall from Storm Claudia during the week to 18 November has…
1. Summary We have published the Drought Prospects for Spring 2026 report.…
1. Summary In October, England received 90% of the long term average (LTA)…
Summary reports on dry weather and drought in England in 2026 and how it affects public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment.
1. Summary After a dry spring, particularly in the east, early June…
Weekly reports on rainfall and river flow in England for the last 3 months.
Monthly local reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
Monthly reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
Investigates how future climate change could impact the water quality of Windermere in the English Lake District.
Impacts of farming on the environment and mechanisms for improvement, plus future challenges and approaches.
The latest update on monitored groundwater levels and whether there are any groundwater alerts or warnings in force.
Developed an approach to quantify the amount of nitrogen that is at risk of being lost by leaching to groundwater each year from a variety of sectors.
The evidence of faecal contamination, sources of contamination and control measures.
Investigates changes in phosphorus concentrations and river health in England since 1980.
This project used hydrological models and climate projections to investigate how the water quality of English estuaries may be impacted by climate change.
Explores methods to determine the naturally occurring ‘background’ concentration of metals in rivers polluted by abandoned metal mines.
A report setting out a timeline of how the drought developed through 2025 in England.
Developed thresholds for water for several per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Reports on environmental risks and opportunities by river basin district to inform the development of river basin management plans (RBMPs).
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