Wettest week for two years but still not enough rain to get out of drought
Summary
Storms Austen and Boelo brought England its wettest week in two years, and October rainfall across England reached 111% of the long-term monthly average. But Wales and most of England remain in drought, and officials say recovery will require sustained above-average rain; the forecast shows no significant rain for at least a week.Key Facts
- Rainfall over the past week ranged from 38 mm in central England to 87 mm in south-west England.
- The Environment Agency moved north-west England from drought into recovery status after October rain.
- Eleven reservoirs in England remain classified as exceptionally low.
- Wimbleball Reservoir in Somerset and Ardingly Reservoir in West Sussex have less than 20% of their normal capacity.
- Ardingly Reservoir rose by only 2% after the recent wet weather and is 19% full.
- The Environment Agency says England needs at least 20% more rainfall than average over the next six months to be considered out of drought by spring.
- High pressure is expected to bring settled weather, with no significant rain forecast for at least the next week.
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