Wettest April For A Century Ends Drought

The video discusses the impact of recent heavy rainfall on drought conditions in England. It highlights how the rain has replenished groundwater levels and filled reservoirs, particularly in Yorkshire, the Midlands, and the Southwest, lifting drought status in many areas. However, drought persists in the southeast and East Anglia, where hosepipe bans remain. Despite record rainfall in April and early May, the Environment Agency warns that a prolonged dry spell could lead to a return of drought conditions.

What has been the effect of recent rainfall on groundwater levels in Yorkshire?

• Groundwater levels have decreased.

• Groundwater levels have been depleted.

• Groundwater levels have remained the same.

• Groundwater levels have been replenished.

In which areas is the drought status still in effect?

• Southwest and Midlands

• Southeast and East Anglia

• Yorkshire and the Midlands

• Northwest and East Anglia

What was notable about the rainfall in April?

• It was the coldest April on record.

• It was the warmest April on record.

• It was the wettest April on record.

• It was the driest April on record.

How have boreholes in Yorkshire changed over the past 6 to 8 weeks?

• They have become more depleted.

• They have recovered significantly.

• They have dried up completely.

• They have remained unchanged.

What is the Environment Agency's warning regarding future weather conditions?

• A prolonged dry spell could lead to flooding.

• A prolonged dry spell could risk a return to drought.

• A prolonged dry spell could improve water levels.

• A prolonged dry spell could have no impact.