ClimateQuiet 35d · day 38
UK hydrologists say drought is not over despite return of rain
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week, but experts say meteorological, soil and river-flow drought have not yet resolved into full recovery.
What to know
- Rain has returned to parts of the UK, but experts say this alone does not end the drought.
- The UK has passed through meteorological, soil moisture, and river flow drought stages, but not yet severe groundwater/reservoir drought.
- Whether aquifers and reservoirs have recovered will not be clear until hydrologists assess rainfall through February or March 2027.
- Oxford's Tim Palmer warns of a 'catastrophic' outcome if winter rains fail and next summer repeats recent dry patterns.
Dr Katie Facer-Childs Hydrologist, UK Centre for Ecology & HydrologyDr Kevin Collins Senior lecturer, The Open UniversityProf Tim Palmer Professor, Oxford UniversityBritish Geological Survey Groundwater monitoring body
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When will the drought be over? The key question is not "Has it rained?" but "have water resources recovered?" https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kmlr kypjpo