England drenched by wettest March in more than 40 years
Meanwhile, Wales and Northern Ireland had one of their top 10 wettest Marches on record, according to the data.
"Overall this has been an unsettled month dominated by Atlantic low pressure weather systems. Many parts of southern and central England and south Wales have received more than double their average rainfall for March."has had a duller-than-average month.Although the English record of 147.2mm, set in March 1947, will not be challenged, it followed the driest February in 30 years, which saw just 15.3mm of rain fell.
Environment Agency executive director and National Drought Group chairman John Leyland said: "Rainfall in March has helped water levels improve, but it follows on the heels of a very dry February so there is a need to remain vigilant - especially in areas that have not recovered from the drought last year.
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