Water Problems in England

May 12, 2026, 14:09
UKEnvironment

Introduction

Some parts of England have very little rain. Now, there is a risk of drought in the center and south of the country.

Main Body

It did not rain much for two months. April had very little rain. Because of this, the soil and rivers are dry. This problem may continue until July. Farmers in Cambridgeshire need more water. The government is giving them money to save water. They also want to build a big water tank by 2030. Southern Water helps many people. They say they have enough water for now. Their water tanks are 92 percent full.

Conclusion

Water companies have enough water, but farmers are worried.

Learning

📅 Talking about Time

In the text, we see how to talk about the past and the future using simple words.

The Past (What happened)

  • It did not rain →\rightarrow Use did not to say something didn't happen.
  • April had →\rightarrow Use had instead of 'have' for a finished time.

The Future (What will happen)

  • May continue →\rightarrow Use may when you aren't 100% sure.
  • By 2030 →\rightarrow Use by to show a deadline or a limit in time.

Quick Word Switch

  • Little →\rightarrow Not much
  • Enough →\rightarrow Sufficient / All we need

Vocabulary Learning

water (n.)
the clear liquid that falls from clouds and is essential for life
Example:We need to drink water every day.
rain (n.)
water that falls from clouds
Example:It started to rain during the picnic.
risk (n.)
the possibility of danger or loss
Example:There is a risk of fire in the forest.
drought (n.)
a long period without rain
Example:The farmers suffered during the drought.
center (n.)
the middle part of something
Example:The city center is very busy.
south (n.)
the direction opposite north
Example:We are traveling south for vacation.
soil (n.)
the earth's surface where plants grow
Example:Healthy soil is important for crops.
rivers (n.)
large natural streams of water
Example:The Nile is a famous river.
dry (adj.)
without water or moisture
Example:The desert is very dry.
farmers (n.)
people who grow crops or raise animals
Example:Farmers work hard all year.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new laws.
money (n.)
the currency used in transactions
Example:She saved money for a trip.
save (v.)
to keep for future use
Example:We should save water during the drought.
build (v.)
to construct something
Example:They will build a new bridge.
tank (n.)
a container for holding liquids
Example:The water tank is full.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me with this?
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people attended the event.
enough (adj.)
sufficient
Example:We have enough food for the party.
percent (n.)
a part of a whole expressed as a number out of 100
Example:The water is 92 percent full.
full (adj.)
completely filled
Example:The cup is full.
companies (n.)
businesses that provide goods or services
Example:The companies announced new products.
worried (adj.)
feeling concerned or anxious
Example:She looked worried about the test.