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Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
This page summarises Chapter 11 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on drought and human health. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard: heat.
Drought has been declared in Sussex for the area supplied by South East Water due to declining water levels at Ardingly Reservoir.
This guide explains the problems and risks which may come from extreme weather, how to mitigate them and how you can make your reservoir more resilient. You can read each section in isolation, or as a whole document.
National Drought Group steps up operational response and asks people to play their part in managing the drought and use water wisely
Driest start to spring in 69 years across England.
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