Following the unusually dry weather for this time of year, Lucy Barker and Steve Turner, hydrologists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, provide an overview of the latest situation for water resources across the UK.
Following the unusually dry weather for this time of year, Lucy Barker and Steve Turner, hydrologists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, provide an overview of the latest situation for water resources across the UK.
Most people will have noticed the unusually dry weather over the past few weeks. With relatively high temperatures for the time of year and minimal rainfall, the ground has been noticeably dry, and river flows are lower than usual.
The dry spell combined with warmer than average temperatures have contributed to a higher-than-usual number of wildfires for the time of year in many parts of the UK, raising fears for wildlife and vegetation. Farmers are also concerned about the effects of the dry weather on their crops, particularly at this stage of the growing season.
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