81 m. ago Met Office verdict on when it will rain next after 'unusually dry' spring in UK

England faces a 'medium' risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall – so when will it next rain?

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3 h. ago Warning issued as north west sees driest start to a year for almost a century

Households are being warned of the risk of water restrictions

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16 h. ago Risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

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17 h. ago ‘Medium’ risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

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21 h. ago Millions of households at risk of hosepipe ban after driest start to the year for decades

Some parts of the country have suffered the driest start to the year since the 1930s, leading to water companies having to consider restrictions to conserve supplies

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21 h. ago Millions of households at increased threat of hosepipe ban after driest start to the year for decades

Some parts of the country have suffered the driest start to the year since the 1930s, leading to water companies having to consider restrictions to conserve supplies

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22 h. ago Water warnings as some areas have driest start to year for nearly a century

Scotland has had its driest start to the year since 1931 while north-west and north-east England have had the lowest rainfall since 1929.

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4 d. ago Temperatures soar across the UK – but thunder and lightning may be on the way

It has been the driest start to spring in 69 years, according to the Environment Agency

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5 d. ago United Utilities issues urgent plea to all Manchester households

Across England, it has so far been the driest start to the year since 1956

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6 d. ago England facing summer drought after driest start to spring in generations brings low reservoirs, struggling crops and wildfires

A summer drought could be looming in England after the driest start to spring in generations. Lack of rainfall has left reservoir levels dwindling, crops struggling and vegetation parched.

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6 d. ago UK hosepipe ban fears as dry start to spring raises risk of summer drought

England could face a drought this summer after its driest start to spring for 69 years

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6 d. ago Drought risk warning issued after England’s driest start to spring since 1956

The Environment Agency warns of possibility of drought – with more frequent dry summers to come as a result of climate change.

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6 d. ago Summer drought fears grow as England sees driest start to spring in 69 years

Environment Agency warns water companies may need to put in restrictions in the summer

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7 d. ago England’s driest start to spring for 69 years raises risk of summer drought

The Environment Agency said no hosepipe bans are planned but warned water companies may need to put in measures including restrictions in summer.

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