Environment Agency – Drought Declared Across the East Midlands

Please note that East Midlands has now formally moved from Prolonged Dry Weather Status to Drought Status.

See the Environment Agency’s briefing note below which provides an overview of the current situation, the factors that have led to this decision, and the actions being taken by the Environment Agency and partners to manage the impacts of drought across the area.

Update on Drought Conditions and Water Resource Pressures in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire