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The Latest Breaking News from Drought

England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade as experts call for hosepipe bans

Levels even lower than in severe drought year of 2022, data shows, with water firms urged to ‘be proactive’

The Guardian - UK

Fritz Vs Alcaraz: Can Taylor Bring Back The Glory Of US Men In Wimbledon?

American Taylor Fritz has a chance to end the drought of US men in Grand Slam tennis as he is one game away from advancing to the men's final in Wimbledon 2025. It will, however, not be easy as standing in his way is two-time defending champion and world No.…

International Business Times UK

Mapped: Is there a hosepipe ban in my area and what restrictions are in place?

Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans

The Independent UK

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Second hosepipe ban announced as drought, heat grips UK

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The Independent UK

Second water company announces hosepipe ban as millions more face restrictions in England

Britons are braced for a third heatwave this summer as two water companies announce hosepipe bans during drought conditions

The Independent UK

In some UK woodlands, every young tree has died. What’s going wrong?

With forests under pressure from drought, heat, disease and deer, a study has found fewer trees across a range of species surviving to maturity. But scientists say there is still hope

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire Water Hosepipe Ban Confirmed Amid Shortage — What to Do If You Catch a Neighbour Breaking the Rules

Police have asked residents not to call 999 to report neighbours breaking water restrictions, as Yorkshire Water confirms a hosepipe ban due to drought.

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London bracing for water restrictions as drought grips UK

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The Independent UK

Where in the UK is in drought - and will it spread to the rest of the country?

Thames Water has warned it could introduce a hosepipe ban unless water shortages ‘change significantly’

The Independent UK

Increased temperatures harming fish and wildlife in UK’s rivers

The Angling Trust said that river temperatures in England and Wales between March and June were the hottest since records began three years ago

The Independent UK

Yorkshire households first to face hosepipe ban as hot dry summer bites

England has had the hottest spring and the driest for more than a century, with northern areas drought-stricken.

Evening Standard

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban after driest spring in 132 years

Restrictions to be brought in from Friday after region receives just 15cm of rainfall between February and June

The Guardian - UK

Hosepipe ban announced for parts of UK as drought takes hold

Ban will come into effect on Friday, Yorkshire Water said, after region entered drought status last month

The Independent UK

Global Corn Demand Soars, U.S. Supply in Focus—Can You Capitalize on This Market Shift?

Traders, the U.S. corn market is at a tipping point! Seasonal sell-offs and weather risks create opportunity. COT report tips the odds. Will you play it safe or go big?

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AAP

Inside the race to relieve drought-stricken PNG islands

An mission to relieve drought-struck islanders in far east Papua New Guinea has laid bare the difficulties of delivering aid in the Pacific.

Tom’s Guide

9 low-maintenance yard plants that are impossible to kill

Every garden needs some reliable plants that will thrive year after year, with minimal attention. These species are so hardy and low-maintenance, they’ll turn anyone into a gardener.

Ideal Home

This is how often you should be watering drought-tolerant plants in the garden, according to experts

Here's how to get it right

Euronews

Spain, Morocco and Türkiye: Mediterranean countries ‘canaries in coal mine’ for drought impacts

Drought is not just a weather event - it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.

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Radio France Internationale

Unesco warns majority of World Heritage sites at risk from drought or flooding

Almost three-quarters of the world's cultural and natural heritage sites are under threat from drought or flooding as a result of global warming, the United Nations cultural agency said this week.

The Independent UK

This animal could be the key to drought prevention

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The Independent UK

How beavers could become key to preventing droughts

River restoration work maintained lush vegetation and wetlands at a National Trust site in the South West

The Independent UK

Beavers and river restoration boost resilience to drought, conservationists say

The National Trust has created a more natural, wildlife-rich landscape at Holnicote in Somerset, which helps store water in times of dry weather.

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton sets pace in first practice to aid hopes of ending podium drought

Hamilton has a remarkable history at his home race, winning a record nine times at Silverstone including victory in the rain last year.

The Independent UK

Water restrictions across Europe as intense heatwave hits region

Rivers across the region are almost dry due to insufficient rainfall throughout the preceding winter and spring months

Ideal Home

How to grow verbena – the best ways to plant, water and prune this drought-tolerant plant for beautiful sprays of flowers

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