Low rivers after dry April raises drought fears in central and southern England
Summary
Central and southern England experienced one of the driest Aprils on record, causing river levels to drop below normal. This has raised concerns about possible droughts and water shortages during the summer if dry weather continues.Key Facts
- April rainfall in central and southern England was 23% below average.
- Some areas like Shoeburyness in Essex had the driest April ever, with only 0.6mm of rain.
- Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire received less than 5% of their average April rainfall.
- Rivers and groundwater levels in central and southern England and eastern Scotland are expected to stay low over the next three months.
- Northern and western Scotland are likely to have normal or above-normal river flows.
- Southern Water, serving 2.7 million people in southern England, reported low rainfall but reservoir storage is at 92%.
- Water companies monitor supplies closely to manage use and prepare for drought risks.
- The Met Office predicts May may bring more rain, which could help ease dry conditions.
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