UK farmers pray for rain amid driest spring since 1852

Above-average rainfall needed for water levels to recover from dry spell – SEPA

Scotland’s water scarcity situation is worsening, with a further decline in river levels following another dry week and only limited rainfall forecast in the days ahead.

We've had the driest spring since 1956 - here's how to save water in your garden

We’ve enjoyed dry days and glorious sunshine for weeks - but now you’re being asked to do your bit to save water.

We've had the driest 3 months in 154 years - is a hose pipe ban coming in?

It’s been revealed that the North East has had the driest start to a year since 1929 - and the the Tyne catchment has seen the lowest two and three month rainfall figures since records began in 1871.

Farming budget ‘must be protected as drought looms’

Farm and nature leaders made the plea as figures show swathes of the UK have had the most days with no or little rain on record for the year so far. Farm and nature leaders have united to demand the Government protects the agriculture budget as the countryside struggles with the dry conditions. The call comes as the latest Met Office data show swathes of the country have had a record number of days with little or no rain so far this year. Analys…

What needs to happen for a drought to be declared in Wales

Reservoir and river levels across Wales have depleted after a period of prolonged dry weather and Wales might move one step closer to an official drought declaration this week, it has been reported

Parched Soil, Stunted Crops: UK Farmers Pray For Rain Amid Driest Spring Since 1852

UK farmers are praying for rain as Britain suffers its driest spring in well over a century, which has left the soil parched and crops stunted from lack of water.