Drought fears in central and southern England as dry April leaves rivers low

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As central and southern England experience one of the driest Aprils on record, concerns are growing about potential drought conditions due to significantly reduced rainfall. Predictions from the Met Office suggest that river levels will remain low, potentially leading to water shortages in the coming months.

Month was one of driest Aprils on record with rainfall 23% less than average, according to Met Office figures One of the driest Aprils on record for central and southern England has left river levels below normal, raising fears of drought in some areas over the summer. The latest UK hydrological survey – which tracks river and groundwater levels – suggests central and southern England and eastern Scotland will experience notably low river flows over the next three months, raising concerns about water shortages if dry weather persists. Continue reading...