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Drought

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Water firm warns of possible hosepipe ban

The firm says a lack of rain and increasing demand is stretching supplies.

Exposed reservoir bed, where grass is beginning to grow. There is only a narrow stream of water. In the background are green trees on either side, and a part blue, part cloudy sky.

Will there be a drought where I live?

We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.

A dried out reservoir in Leeds. A large turquoise pipe can be seen going into the water. There are trees in the background.

UK's first 2025 hosepipe ban declared in Yorkshire

Yorkshire Water warns the ban could last until the winter months with more dry weather forecast.

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How is climate change affecting Gloucestershire?

Farmers, winemakers and river watchers are noticing significant weather changes.

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Reservoir in Yorkshire

Hosepipe ban possible as dry spell continues

Reservoir levels have declined further across Yorkshire following heatwave, company says.

Three men carry drinking water above their heads in large blue plastic tanks along a dry sandbank of the Madeira River in northern Brazil

Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report

It says drought has compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide.

Low water levels at the Woodhead Reservoir in Derbyshire

Thunderstorm warnings in place as drought declared for millions

Temperatures on Friday will likely match the previous hottest day of 2025 so far.

A sign for the Teifi Pool reservoir with the body of water see in the background surrounded by grassy fields.

Hosepipe ban possible as reservoir levels drop

Welsh Water says there will be no restrictions on customers' use of water at this stage.

A reservoir in Yorkshire, with exposed banks suggesting the water level is lower than usual. The weather is bright and clear.

Drought declared across Yorkshire

Weeks of unusually dry weather in the region has led to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers.