Drought2 days agoYorkshire Water sewage spills down to 1,000 a weekThe firm pumped sewage into rivers and the sea for 285,000 hours in 2025 - a cut of 33% on 2024.2 days ago20 Mar 2026Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread treeSome 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.20 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Farmer welcomes pipeline to help water-stressed cityThe 28km (17-mile) section is part of Anglian Water's plans to connect the wet north with the dry east.12 Mar 202614 Feb 2026Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years. 14 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Water firm ends hosepipe ban for 1.4 million customersSouth East Water says heavy rainfall over the last two months has eased the pressures on supplies.5 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Hosepipe ban remains despite wettest JanuaryAn MP writes to South East Water asking it to "take immediate steps" to review the hosepipe ban.3 Feb 20261 Feb 2026Deluge of rain fills reservoirs after dry summerPersistent January rainfall means reservoir levels are "unusually high", says a water firm.1 Feb 202621 Jan 2026Horse abuse fears as hay prices double A summer 2025 drought, brought on by extreme weather, is pushing hay prices up. 21 Jan 202620 Dec 2025Heavy rainfall helps West recover from dry spellThe Environment Agency confirms water levels are recovering following the hottest summer on record.20 Dec 2025...
