Raincoats in a drought?

Article Abstract:

Britain's average rainfall is 1,090 mm a year, but far more falls in the north-west of the country where the ground consists of old, hard rock on high ground. The majority of the agricultural water-users and the population live in the south-east. In the east there is much more rain in the summer than in the winter. Aquifers, permeable layers, absorb the rainfall and release it gradually to rivers. Atlantic depressions bringing rain avoided Britain in the late 80's and early 90's but the climate is getting wetter.

Analysis, Natural history, Water-supply, Water supply, Climatology, Droughts, Rainfall intensity duration frequencies

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How anguished anglers stop us hosing the roses

Article Abstract:

The recent period of drought has led to strong views being expressed on water supply management and conservation issues. In the past, water companies have responded to rising demand by constructing new water sources, but the National Rivers Authority is now calling for a move towards demand 'management,' with the companies taking steps to reduce demand for water and to cut down on leakage from mains. There is also considerable controversy surrounding the issue of water metering.

Water conservation

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Now they're smiling by the bournes

Article Abstract:

Between the springs of 1988 and 1992 there was only about 80% of the normal long-term rainfall in south-east England and residents there had this illustrated by the drying up of their local streams. Rainfall in this area is low anyway and the inhabitants were quick to blame the water authorities for pumping too much water from their streams for their disappearance. The streams have now returned thanks to a wet summer, autumn and early winter in 1992.

Environmental aspects, Rivers, Rain and rainfall, Rain

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