Drought declared in Yorkshire after dry weather

Drought declared in Yorkshire after dry weather

Environment Agency says Yorkshire saw its fifth driest period on record between April and September.

9 Oct, 11:52

Drought declared in Yorkshire amid low reservoir and river levels

The move follows an unusually dry September.

9 Oct, 11:37

Drought declared in Yorkshire

Drought has been declared in Yorkshire due to a lack of spring and summer rainfall, the Environment Agency has said.

9 Oct, 11:14

Drought declared in Yorkshire after unprecedented periods of dry weather this summer

Drought has been declared in Yorkshire due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers following prolonged periods of dry weather in the spring and summer, the Environment Agency said. This summer saw Britain's hottest consistent temperatures on record, with much of the country paced in drought conditions for extended periods, as households faced hosepipe bans en masse. Water companies cited demand outweighing su…

9 Oct, 11:26