Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Yorkshire Faces Drought as Reservoirs Dwindle Further
The UK is facing a drought, especially in Yorkshire.
This means there hasn't been much rain, and water levels in reservoirs are getting low.
Yorkshire had hardly any rain for nearly a month.
The government has declared a drought, and water companies are asking people to use less water.
Some areas might face restrictions like not being able to use a hose to water their garden.
Experts predict some rain soon, but temperatures are expected to rise.
Drought conditions have spread to Yorkshire, impacting reservoir levels.
Yorkshire received almost no rainfall for 22 days in May, causing reservoir levels to fall.
Environment Agency declared a drought, similar to Northwest England earlier this year.
Water companies are asking customers to voluntarily reduce water consumption.
Reservoir levels are below normal across England and Wales; some rain is forecasted.
- Who
- The Environment Agency and water companies like Yorkshire Water.
- What
- Drought conditions spreading in Yorkshire.
- When
- The drought declaration was made after almost no rainfall for 22 days in May.
- Where
- Yorkshire, England.
- Why
- Prolonged dry weather has led to low reservoir levels.
Water Conservation Measures
Mandatory Restrictions
Severity of drought response
Water Conservation Measures
Encouraging voluntary conservation measures by water companies is enough to tackle the situation.
Mandatory Restrictions
Imposing mandatory restrictions like hosepipe bans may be necessary to conserve water.
- Location
- Yorkshire, England
- Washburn Reservoir
- 67% full (end of May)
- Bradford Supply Reservoir
- 56% full (end of May)
- England & Wales Reservoirs
- 78% full (end of May)
- Forecast
- Patchy rain this week; potential for heavy precipitation later in June