Drought17 hrs ago'It's only going to get worse': Fears for canals amid drought threatCanals across the region have seen closures and falling water levels because of the hot weather.17 hrs ago2 days agoSummer holidaymakers urged to reduce water usageThe Environment Agency says people in the South West need to be prepared for continued dry weather.2 days ago2 days agoFarmers battling 'worst drought in 50 years'Crops are struggling after multiple heatwaves and tiny amounts of rainfall in July.2 days ago4 days ago'We might as well not bother growing things'Farmers in the north-west of England warn extreme weather conditions are causing significant problems.4 days ago4 days agoHow is the dry weather affecting the wider countryside?Hosepipe bans are not the only indicator of how water stocks are being strained across the region.4 days ago5 days agoRain returns for some parts of the UKRain is returning for some of us this weekend – but is it enough for places that have seen little or now rain for weeks?5 days ago6 days agoCan you be fined for using a hosepipe?Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.6 days ago6 days agoHosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected?More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.6 days ago6 days agoWildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of WalesWales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.6 days ago...
