The Environment Agency has applied for a drought order on the River Severn, leading to reduced water abstraction requirements for Hafren Dyfrdwy.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
The Environment Agency has applied for a drought order on the River Severn, leading to reduced water abstraction requirements for Hafren Dyfrdwy.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Drought order applied to River Severn, leading to hosepipe bans and reduced water supply.1 source
Application for drought order on River Severn and resulting water abstraction cuts for Hafren Dyfrdwy.1 source
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The entities involved
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River Severn
river in the United Kingdom
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Environment Agency
non-departmental public body in the UK
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Natural Resources Wales
Welsh government sponsored body
Related events
- The Environment Agency is monitoring water restrictions across England, specifically related to the Severn catchment.
- Severn Trent and the Environment Agency investigated a sewage issue on October 1, 2026.
- Severn Trent, the Environment Agency, and Shropshire Council are collaborating on matters concerning river health, flood defense, and managing surface water run-off from developments.
- Drought conditions in Thames Valley and Oxfordshire are being managed by the Environment Agency.
- Doug Clarke, the water resources lead at Severn Trent, was identified in recent reporting.