More parts of Wales move from prolonged dry weather status into drought status
As Wales’ natural environment continues to endure the impacts of the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that South East Wales and parts of Mid Wales have moved into drought status.
Connected digital twins make energy, water and telecoms infrastructure more resilient to flooding
The National Digital Twin programme, part of Centre for Digital Built Britain, wanted to create an interactive demonstrator tool to help show how connected digital twins can make energy, water and telecoms infrastructure more resilient to flooding due to climate change.
New Met Office data shows record-breaking heatwave will be an average summer by 2035
The record-breaking heatwave experienced across Europe in 2022 will be considered an “average” summer by 2035, even if countries meet their current climate commitments so far agreed in negotiations under the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to the latest data from the Met Office Hadley Centre, commissioned by the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG).
EA Chief calls for "complete gear change" in how water companies and water users think about how they use water
Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan has said that “a complete gear change is needed” for how water companies and all water users, from farmers to households, think about how they use water and understand its fundamental value.
Official drought status confirmed for South West Wales as dry weather continues
Following the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today confirmed that the trigger thresholds have been met to move South West Wales into drought status from Friday 19 August.
Drought - Defra relaxes rules to help farmers deal with impacts of dry weather
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that more support will be provided for farmers to help them deal with the impacts of some of the driest weather for decades.
Anglian Water progresses plans for two new reservoirs to secure future water demand
In the midst of the driest eight-month period since 1976, and with the East of England only seeing a fifth of its average rainfall in July, Anglian Water is continuing to progress long-term plans for two new reservoirs to secure the region’s water supplies.
Thames Water confirms hosepipe ban for London and Thames Valley will start next week
Thames Water has today confirmed that the Temporary Use Ban (TUB) will come into effect across London and the Thames Valley at 00:01 BST, 24 August 2022.
Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water has announced this morning that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from 26th August
Essex & Suffolk Water asks customers to cut back on water use as drought confirmed across Essex and Suffolk
Essex & Suffolk Water is appealing for customers specifically in Essex and London Boroughs to cut back on water use following official confirmation on Friday August 12 by the Environment Agency of drought status across the East Anglia and London.