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areas have been dry, much wetter weather has been experienced further north. Successive low pressure systems have delivered most of the rain the UK has seen in April to Scotland and Northern Ireland
UK reservoirs are generally near or above seasonal averages, following a wet winter. However, spring was extremely dry in parts of southern and eastern England where some areas only got around a quarter
areas over the summer. The latest UK hydrological survey – which tracks river and groundwater levels – suggests central and southern England and eastern [Scotland](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/scotland) will experience notably low river flows over the next
low to mid-teens. Despite April showers having been dominant for most over the last few days, rainfall across spring so far has varied hugely across the UK. In April some places in the south
UK. Dry conditions and sunny spells are expected, although an area of cloud may drift southwards for a time - perhaps even giving the odd light shower. Afternoon temperatures will range from 13C (55F) in northern
Low water levels at a reservoir in Longdendale, UK. The report suggests by 2050 the shortfall in the water supply could reach 5bn litres every day. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images The committee also found
area and that’s also where you’re going to see bigger changes in rainfall and temperature. It’s a double whammy.” London also has a higher density of buildings. Harrison added: “These properties might
rainfall in as little as 20 minutes. Officials said the deluge caused water to flow into the sewer system at a rate of up to 6in an hour, quickly overwhelming an aged network that
areas such as London and the south Midlands are most likely to see this. With the unseasonable warmth expected to continue into Tuesday and beyond, more parts of England and Wales could experience a heatwave
rainfall in the space of an hour in some parts. The warning will be in effect from 3pm to 10pm. Police reported two deaths over the bank holiday weekend. A 13-year-old boy died