Drought

Thursday, June 4, 2026 heatwave ukweather temperatures june highpressure forecast drought thunderstorms summer climate

After a record-breaking finish to May, the UK is on course for another significant heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 32°C in several counties. Despite a quieter start to June, meteorological models from … Read More

Monday, June 1, 2026 uk summer heatwave drought weather forecast metoffice netweather temperature climate

The UK is set to experience several weeks of heatwaves amid a “hot and dry” summer forecast, say meteorologists. After an exceptional end to May, the Netweather TV meteorological team has shared their outlook for … Read More

Thursday, May 14, 2026 heatwave uk temperature metoffice may weather summer warmth drought forecast

The UK is poised to feel its first 30C heatwave of the summer as temperatures soar towards the end of May. According to WX Charts, which utilizes Met Desk data, several regions will experience heat levels reaching 30C, with … Read More

Monday, November 17, 2025 labour water climate conservation drought pricing environment adviser metoffice environmentagency

The Labour Party has been urged to implement a pay-per-litre charge on domestic garden watering to tackle rising water scarcity. Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge and a climate change adviser to Labour, argues … Read More

Friday, November 14, 2025 drought midlands rainfall environmentagency waterconservation climatechange agriculture heatwave metoffice watercrisis

The Midlands is confronting the very real possibility of widespread drought next year unless the region experiences sustained heavy rainfall this winter, the Environment Agency has warned. This caution comes on the heels of … Read More