Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water lifts Ceredigion Temporary Hosepipe Ban
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has lifted the Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban) affecting around 33,000 properties across mid and south Ceredigion, together with parts of north Pembrokeshire and north Carmarthenshire.
New study reveals 20 years of groundwater level changes worldwide
A new study by the International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre (IGRAC) has analysed 20 years of groundwater-level measurements from 42,844 monitoring wells across 47 countries.
Anglian Water - work underway on £15.7 million upgrade to Huntingdon’s sewer network
Anglian Water is investing £15.7 million to install two new sewer pipes along a 7.4km route around Huntingdon – the work started in June and is expected to finish by the end of 2027.
Met Office warns impacts of ‘unprecedented’ El Niño could see 2027 replace 2024 as warmest year on record
The Met Office is warning that 2026 is going to be renowned for the development of the largest El Niño in living memory and what is probably the largest such event since the 19th century.
Wessex Water announces hosepipe ban amid unprecedented dry weather and drought conditions
Wessex Water has today announced a hosepipe ban after months of unprecedented dry weather, heatwaves and a continued lack of rain forecast, which has led to sustained high demand for water.
Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee sets out strategy to manage flood and coastal erosion risk over next decade
The Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) has published its strategy for managing flood and coastal erosion risk over the next decade setting out a clear direction for how the Committee will work with partners and communities across the Thames region.
Met Office issues Amber Extreme Heat warning as temperatures set to peak at 37°C in places
An Amber Extreme Heat warning has been issued by the Met Office with temperatures likely to peak around 37°C in places.
Climate change increases likelihood of compounding drivers of severe wildfire conditions in France and Spain
The World Weather Attribution service, which specialises in rapid attribution studies on the relationship between extreme weather events and climate change, is warning that climate change is increasing the likelihood of compounding drivers of severe wildfire conditions in France and Spain.
World Meteorological Organization warns already strong El Niño expected to intensify in coming months
The World Meteorological Organization, the United Nations authoritative voice on weather, climate and water, is warning that the already strong El Niño expected to intensify as much of the world faces above normal temperatures and major changes in rainfall patterns.
Scottish Government launches £15 million fund to strengthen flood resilience
The Scottish Government has launched a new £15 million fund has been launched to improve the resilience of communities across Scotland most at risk from flooding.