Drought and hosepipe bans remain despite wettest week since early February
Summary
Despite heavy rain in the last week of August and early September, most of England and all of Wales remain in drought. Water companies continue to enforce hosepipe bans because water levels in reservoirs are still low and more rain is needed to end the drought.Key Facts
- The week from August 28 to September 3 saw the most rain since early February, with 26mm in southeast England and up to 48mm in central England.
- All of Wales and most of England remain in drought, according to the Environment Agency.
- Water companies keep temporary hosepipe bans in place in ten areas to limit water use.
- Reservoir levels are still falling despite recent rain.
- Some parts of Scotland have had nearly half their usual September rainfall, while southern England and south Wales remain very dry.
- More rain and some strong winds are expected this week, especially in northern UK regions.
- Temperatures this week will be around 17 to 21 degrees Celsius, with some areas warming to the mid-20s later.
- The long-term forecast shows no clear signs of enough rain to end the drought in the next month.
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