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.
Natural Resources Wales confirms drought status extended across whole of Wales
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) yesterday confirmed that it is extending its drought declaration across the whole of Wales - with very little rainfall and sustained high temperatures over the last week, conditions across Wales’ natural environment have continued to deteriorate.
Thames Water and The Standard launch six part series podcast on River Thames
A new podcast series dives into the health of our rivers, produced by The Standard in association with Thames Water.
Scotland – more areas move into water scarcity as prolonged dry weather continues
More parts of Scotland have moved into water scarcity following another week of exceptionally dry weather, with several areas now close to Significant Scarcity.
Rcord dry conditions trigger drought declaration for North Wales and Upper Severn
Widespread wildfires, record-low river flows and the mounting impacts of successive heatwaves on the environment have triggered the declaration of drought status in North Wales and the Upper Severn, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed yesterday.
Government rejects call in Lords drought report for water companies to be statutory consultees on all major planning decisions
The Government has rejected the call for water companies to be statutory consultees on all major planning decisions in the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee drought report Surviving drought: reclaim the rain’ published in May 2026.
Wessex Water reports strong performance in first year of AMP8
Wessex Water is reporting a strong performance in the first year of AMP8, according to its Annual Report and Accounts for financial year 2025-26 - but acknowledges more improvement is needed on leakage and pollution incidents.
National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave as some areas move closer to drought status
The National Drought Group is stepping up its response after the third heatwave as parts of southern, central, and eastern England move closer to drought status.
Environment Agency confirms more areas in England now in Prolonged Dry Weather status
The Environment Agency has confirmed that more areas in England now in Prolonged Dry Weather status - all of East Anglia, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire have now moved to this status, following continued dry conditions.