Dire climate change predictions suggest river flows could drop by up to 30% over the next 30 years, creating further shortages. Similarly, extended dry summers are anticipated to add to the issue.

The UK urgently needs long-term flood defence investment exceeding £1 billion per year to keep pace with climate risks, ...

Flooding is seen as one of the most pressing impacts of climate change for the UK (Jordan Pettitt/PA) And recent polling has shown that people see flooding as the most pressing climate impact for ...