UK scientists have produced a comprehensive review of the latest research into drought including its impacts on people and the environment.
UK scientists have produced a comprehensive review of the latest research into drought including its impacts on people and the environment
The Environment Agency worked with more than 40 experts from 13 different universities, consultancies and research institutes including the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) to produce the report.
Predicting and managing droughts is vital to protect the environment, lives and livelihoods, food production, property and infrastructure. However, the report says that, to date, droughts have been poorly understood because they are complex events that vary in duration, time of year, location, severity. Their infrequency means there is limited data and experience of them, which limits society’s ability to predict, prepare and respond.
Read more at: UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Low water levels at Derwent Reservoir in 2018. (Photo Credit: Katie Muchan)
