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Why do we get droughts?
Droughts happen when there's less rainfall than usual over an extended period, leading to water shortages. Climate change is making these events more frequent and severe in the UK, putting pressure on our water supplies. This is why regulators and water companies are exploring new ways to manage demand.
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