US EditionStorm Claudia Boosts Yorkshire's Reservoir and River Levels
Reservoir levels in Yorkshire rose 15% to 80.5% after Storm Claudia, yet drought status and water restrictions remain due to uneven rainfall and low winter forecasts.
- Last week, Yorkshire Water reported a record 15% increase in reservoir levels, raising averages to 80.5% from 65.3%.
- Dave Kaye, director of water services at Yorkshire Water, said Storm Claudia and drought-permit activity boosted reservoir stocks, with Fewston Reservoir in Washburn Valley rising by 20%.
- Site figures include Washburn Valley reservoirs at 80% , Nidderdale at 81% , and Calderdale and Kirklees at 86% .
- Householders remain subject to the hosepipe ban affecting more than five million in Yorkshire since July, with Dave Kaye thanking customers for their efforts to conserve water.
- Environment Agency warnings note that lower-than-average winter rainfall could extend drought risks into next year, and Yorkshire Water said some reservoirs remain below 60% and must recover naturally.
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Yorkshire still in drought with a hosepipe ban even though reservoirs are now more than 80% full
Most Yorkshire reservoirs are now more than 80% full but there is no end in sight for the hosepipe ban and the county remains in drought status. The heavy rain from Storm Claudia has seen water pouring into Yorkshire’s reservoirs, rivers and groundwater over the last week at a record-breaking rate, up from 15% from an average 65.3% last week to 80.5% now. But there is no end in sight for the hosepipe ban to be lifted due to the possibility of fu…
Storm Claudia boosts water levels but drought status remains - Hambleton Today
Rainfall brought to Yorkshire by Storm Claudia has led to further improvement in Yorkshire’s reservoirs, rivers, and groundwater levels. This has resulted in a record-breaking increase, but the region remains under official drought status, meaning water restrictions are still in place. As a result of rainfall over the last seven days, reservoir levels are recovering well at 80.5%, following an increase of 15%, up from 65.3% last week. Hull aquif…
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