Environment Agency update on the water situation in East Anglia

Environment Agency update on the water situation in East Anglia

Posted on May 20, 2025 by jsw  | Tags: Environment Agency, Water

The Environment Agency has published an update on the water situation in East Anglia.  With East Anglia experiencing the fifth driest March and April since records began in 1871, soil moisture deficit (SMD) is notably high for the time of year.  To read the update in full go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-situation-local-area-reports/east-anglia-water-situation-april-2025-summary

This ITV News report describes the effect this is having on the farming community https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2025-05-01/uk-records-sunniest-april-on-record-as-temperatures-soar-in-may

For advice on how to save water go to https://waterwise.org.uk/how-to-save-water/