Environment Agency lifts drought restrictions on River Thames

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

The Environment Agency has lifted navigation restrictions on sections of the River Thames in Oxfordshire following Storm Austen.

The Environment Agency announced on Friday 23 October that drought restrictions have been lifted on the River Thames between St John's Lock in Gloucestershire and Osney Lock in Oxford, and between Goring and Culham. These restrictions had been introduced on 25 July to conserve water within the river system for navigation and water abstraction after a prolonged period of hot, dry weather over the summer.

The lifting of the restrictions follows Storm Austen, described as the first storm of the season to hit the region. The Environment Agency stated that some drought restrictions remain in place elsewhere on the Thames, and advised the public to check the River Thames Restrictions and Closures page for details. Other restrictions that remain are due to separate issues such as moorings being closed or alerts concerning submerged vessels.

How it is being reported

• Drought restrictions lifted on River Thames locks in OxfordshireThe Environment Agency has announced that navigation restrictions between the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire have been lifted in the wake of Storm Austen.Oxford Mail · 24 Oct, 10:36
• Drought restrictions lifted on River Thames locks in OxfordshireThe Environment Agency has announced that navigation restrictions between the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire have been lifted in the wake of Storm Austen.Oxfordshire Guardian · 24 Oct, 10:36

In this story: Environment Agency · River Thames · Oxfordshire · St John's Lock · Osney Lock · Gloucestershire

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