Drought14 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 202511 Dec 2025Lincolnshire roads damaged by droughtA report says county's roads were "not designed to withstand this level of drought-induced stress".11 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Hosepipe ban lifted following rainy November Yorkshire Water brought in a hosepipe ban in July after the driest spring in 132 years.10 Dec 202521 Nov 2025Wet winter 'needed to avoid 2026 drought' warningMultiple counties need sustained wet weather to avoid a summer drought says the Environment Agency.21 Nov 2025...
