Climate change is a global issue but one that affects regions in different ways.

The likelihood of increased frequency and intensity of drought and flooding are two of the issues which Southern Water is working hard to tackle in the South East of England.

Since 2000, we have experienced record low groundwater levels, some of the hottest and wettest months and years on record and snow in April.

Six different climate change models across the world suggest that, on average, we will experience wetter winters and drier summers in the furture.

Southern Water is working to adapt to the effects of climate change and reduce its own contribution to greenhouse gases.

It is predicted that by 2080, there will be a two to 3.5 degrees Celsius rise in the average temperature and the intensity of exceptional storms that occur every two years is expected to increase by between five and 20 per cent.

Find out more information on Climate Change.