South East Water has published its draft Drought Plan 2027–2032, which sets out the steps it would take during periods of drought or high demand to ensure it delivers a reliable drinking water supply for the essential needs of drinking, washing, cooking and cleaning.

Anglian Water is sounding a warning note about water resources heading into the summer in the light of the current hot weather.

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is warning that England’s water supply is under growing strain and that, without urgent action, the risk of drought in England threatens the very systems on which people and nature depend.

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is warning in a new report published today that the British way of life is under threat from heat, flooding and drought - and that the UK was built for a climate that no longer exists today.

Northumbrian Water is reporting that reservoir water storage across the North East is in a strong position thanks to careful management in 2025.

Four months of above average rainfall mean England’s water levels have now largely recovered from last year’s drought, the National Drought Group heard yesterday.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history, as greenhouse gas concentrations drive continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean and melting of ice.

Retail business market operator MOSL has published a new Drought Playbook to support MOSL, government and market stakeholders to respond to drought events.

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will hear evidence in person next week from Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding at Defra, when it concludes its current inquiry into drought preparedness in England and the Government’s drought response processes.

The Environment Agency has published a research report setting out the factual timeline of how the 2025 drought developed through the year in England.