Yorkshire has been officially declared in a state of drought by the Environment Agency due to critically low river flows and groundwater levels. This status follows the driest spring on record in the UK, leading to increased concern regarding crop and habitat sustainability. The prolonged dry conditions have prompted warnings for households to prepare for summer water restrictions. Despite some rain at the start of June, it has not sufficiently alleviated the drought's severe impacts, indicating a need for urgent water management efforts.
Our climate is changing, and we had 22 days of almost no recorded rainfall in May.
Millions of households have been warned to prepare for potential water restrictions this summer.
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