Met Office statistics – May 2020 Sunniest on record extremely low rainfall
Rainfall weekly reports – Environment Agency – May 29th
BBC Severn Trent: ‘High demand’ leaves thousands without water Thousands of people have been left without water because lockdown and the warm weather have led to a surge in demand, a supplier has said. Severn Trent Water said its reservoirs were 85% full but it could not treat and pump the water out fast enough to meet demand. About 2,000 homes across the Midlands have been affected. The firm urged customers to stop using sprinklers and pressure washers to ensure there is water for hand washing.
Currently, United Utilities have applied to Defra for a drought order at Ennerdale Water to sustain supplies in West Cumbria. If the dry weather continues it is possible that further action will be needed across a larger area.
Guardian Warm UK weather to continue into next week after sunniest spring on record
Upper Teme fish rescue – Dave Throup (EA) Hard to believe that 3 months after the highest levels recorded (higher than 2007);and severe flooding on the upper Teme, parts of the river are now dry. We were rescuing stranded fish yesterday. Crazy days. pic.twitter.com/EHbJ0J3NDd