Drought: 13 rivers in England at lowest level ever recorded

Thirteen rivers in England are at their lowest ever recorded levels, officials say, as the nation suffers from its driest July in nearly...

Railroad chemical leak in California spurs fears of explosion, prompts evacuations

A chemical leak from a rail car in Riverside County, California has led to evacuations as officials warn of a potential “violent explosion”.The...

Europe drought could be ‘worst’ in 500 years

Europe could be experiencing its worst drought in 500 years, a leading scientist has warned.Andrea Toreti, a senior researcher at the European Drought...

England could see drought last into next year, Environment Agency warns

England could see a drought last into next year following the driest summer for 50 years, a senior Environment Agency (EA) figure has...

Huge ‘firenado’ caught on camera as firefighters battle blaze in California

A so-called “fire tornado” has broken out during a vast wildfire in California spanning nearly 150 acres.Firefighters in the north of the state...

What is a drought and what happens now it’s been declared?

A drought has been declared in parts of England as the country swelters in a second major heatwave in weeks.The National Drought Group...

UK heatwave weather forecast: Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban as drought ‘could last until 2023’

Aftermath of Dagenham wildfires shows devastationYorkshire Water has become the latest company to announce a hosepipe ban as another heatwave scorches the country...

Yorkshire Water announces its first hosepipe ban in 27 years as reservoir levels fall...

Yorkshire Water has become the latest company to announce a hosepipe ban, with restrictions coming into effect from August 26.It comes as the...

Hot dry weather could trigger dangerous landslides and rockfalls, experts warn

As the UK approaches official drought conditions, experts are warning the public to beware of extra risks from rock falls and landslides.The prolonged...

Water companies fail on targets to cut household leaks and use as drought looms

Water companies have failed to meet their own targets for cutting household leaks and domestic use as parts of the country brace for...

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