Drought

Reservoir levels have declined further across Yorkshire following heatwave, company says.

It says drought has compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide.

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

Temperatures on Friday will likely match the previous hottest day of 2025 so far.

Welsh Water says there will be no restrictions on customers' use of water at this stage.

Weeks of unusually dry weather in the region has led to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers.

Yorkshire Water's drought plan includes the possibility of hosepipe bans and other measures.

It is the driest start to a year in northern England since 1929, but the effects are not consistent.