England's wettest week in two years not enough to end drought
11 reservoirs remain exceptionally low as authorities say sustained rainfall is needed
Despite the wettest week in England in two years, Wales and most of England remain in drought, with parts of southern England in severe drought. Recent rain from storms Austen and Boelo brought up to 87mm in some areas, but the National Drought Group says sustained and above-average rainfall over a seven-month period is needed for conditions to improve to normal.