Drought

Will there be a drought where I live?

We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.

BBC Weather features and forecasts

WATCH: Before and after the flooding in Kerrville, Texas
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16 hours ago
More than 100 killed in Texas floods, with 11 still missing from Camp Mystic
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US & Canada
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6 hours ago
Weather for the week ahead Video, 00:03:34
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13 hours ago
Third heatwave in a month to hit this week
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15 hours ago
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100 years on: How the Shipping Forecast won a place in the nation's heart
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4 days ago

Latest updates

Hosepipe ban to be introduced across Yorkshire
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England
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58 minutes ago
How is climate change affecting Gloucestershire?
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Gloucestershire
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2 days ago
Hosepipe ban possible as dry spell continues
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England
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5 days ago
Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report
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Climate
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5 days ago
Will there be a drought where I live?
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Climate
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6 days ago
Thunderstorm warnings in place as drought declared for millions
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UK
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12 June
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Hosepipe ban possible as reservoir levels drop
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Wales
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12 June
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Drought declared across Yorkshire
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England
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12 June
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What does a drought mean for Yorkshire?
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England
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12 June
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What in the World. Why Morocco’s king has banned sheep for Eid. Audio, 10 minutes
It’s linked to seven years of drought
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Increased chance of a hot summer and heatwaves says Met Office
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Weather
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1 June
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Why are parts of the North more at risk of drought?
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England
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30 May
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Sunniest spring on record for Wales, says Met Office
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Wales
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29 May
Drought declared across north-west England
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England
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29 May
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'No plans for hosepipe ban', says water company
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England
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21 May
Record low rivers prompt drought experts meeting
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Wales
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20 May
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How much longer will the dry and sunny weather last?
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Weather
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17 May
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Farmer's yield concerns after no 'meaningful rain'
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Kent
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14 May
Exceptionally low river levels raise fears over water supplies
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Science & Environment
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14 May
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UK may have driest spring on record
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Weather
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13 May
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Is the UK at risk of drought this summer? Video, 00:00:52
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13 May
UK to see temperatures rise over the weekend
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Weather
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10 May
UK at 'medium' risk of drought this summer
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Weather
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7 May
No hosepipe ban in 2025, says water firm
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England
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6 May