The Environment Agency described the current drought situation in Wiltshire county on August 1, 2026.

The entities involved

• Wiltshire →

  unitary authority (doesn't include Swindon) in Wiltshire, South West England, United Kingdom

  • Wiltshire Council established a network to coordinate local issues, with gatherings held in Salisbury regarding Wiltshire matters.Sun 11:32
  • Natasha Wood runs a business in Wiltshire.Sat 16:38
• Environment Agency →

  non-departmental public body in the UK

  • A partnership was formed between the Environment Agency, Somerset Council, and Homes England for a new flood defence scheme.Mon 16:35
  • Environment Agency issued flood alerts for the county coast, covering Wallasea Island, due to high tides.Mon 16:05

Related events

• Drought conditions in Thames Valley and Oxfordshire are being managed by the Environment Agency.Jul 29
• The Environment Agency is monitoring the operations of Essex & Suffolk Water in England, specifically regarding rainfall needed for drought exit.Mon 12:09