Period: From April 2026
Issued on 09.04.2026 using data to the end of March 2026
Low rainfall across much of England and Wales has led to river flows that are normal in most areas, while higher rainfall in western Scotland and north-west England means that river flows in these areas are above normal. These patterns are expected to persist through April, with flows in much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland likely to decline to the normal or below normal ranges. Groundwater levels are likely to remain high through April and decline to normal over the following months.
