England went through its driest February in 30 years as experts warn that we're just one more 'hot dry spell' away from widespread drought conditions ☀️
England is one hot dry spell away from widespread drought conditions, according to the National Drought Group which issued the warning.: ‘While most water levels have returned to normal across much of the country, low rainfall in recent weeks highlights the importance of remaining vigilant.
‘We cannot rely on the weather alone, which is why the Environment Agency, water companies and our partners are taking action to ensure water resources are in the best possible position both for the summer and for future droughts.
Overall last month, the UK saw less than half its average rainfall with 43.4mm falling, -which is 45% of the typical amount. As a region, only Scotland experienced more than that with 69% of average rain falling. Wales and Northern Ireland also suffered dry spells – seeing 22% and 34% of the average respectively.The UK has faced increasingly worrying weather extremes over the last 12 months
Explaining the conditions, the Met Office’s Dr Mark McCarthy said: ‘The second half of January was largely dry and that theme continued through February with high pressure centred over the UK for much of the month, helping to repel advancing fronts and keep low-pressure systems away.’Dr McCarthy added: ‘That high pressure has principally, but not exclusively, been focused around the southern half of the UK, meaning southern England has been particularly dry, with just 9.
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