Yorkshire Officially Enters Drought Status Following Historic Dry Spell

The Environment Agency has declared a drought in Yorkshire after the driest spring in 132 years caused river and groundwater levels to plummet.

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October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Yorkshire, United Kingdom — The Environment Agency has officially declared a drought across Yorkshire, marking the second region in the country to reach this critical status.

This decision follows a prolonged period of unusually dry weather that has severely impacted the region. The lack of rainfall throughout the spring and summer months has resulted in significantly diminished water levels within local rivers and reservoirs.

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The declaration comes after the area experienced its driest spring in 132 years. Officials noted that the persistent absence of precipitation during March, April, and May triggered a steady decline in both groundwater levels and river flows.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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