The Latest Breaking News from Environment Agency

Walkers watched in horror as a large section of Sidmouth coastline in Devon crashed onto the beach at 9.15am on Monday. Parts of the cliff face were still tumbling into the sea hours later

The UK had the driest start to a year since the 1970s in 2022, with large parts of southern England receiving less than 50% of their normal winter rainfall. On top of that, southern England recently received just 17% of its average rainfall for July, in what was the country’s…

Farmers fear for their crops, millions face water restrictions and parks have been baked yellow as the record- breaking hot dry spell continues to fry the country

The Environment Agency says the country will be in drought this month if dry conditions continue

They said it ruined their holiday

Georgia Hearn has slammed Southern Water for dumping sewage in the sea

The council said there is a danger to pets and humans

Millions in Kent and Sussex have been told by South East Water to restrict their use of hosepipes and sprinklers from August 12

Customers in the south of England look likely to be affected as companies plan to restrict water usage due to diminishing levels in rivers and reservoirs caused by the drought conditions