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Drought Fears – Central & Southern England – Dry April 2026

Occurred 1 Apr 2026·Detected 12 May 2026·
🇬🇧 Central and southern England, and eastern Scotland, United Kingdom2 reportsEnded 29 May 2026
Natural CatastrophePropertyMarine CargoEnergyCasualty & Liability

One of the driest Aprils on record in central and southern England has left river levels below normal, raising fears of drought over summer 2026. Rainfall was 23% below average according to Met Office figures. The UK hydrological survey indicates central and southern England and eastern Scotland will experience notably low river flows over the next three months, with concerns about water shortages if dry conditions persist.

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Impact verdict

Medium impact. Drought conditions in central and southern England could affect agriculture, water supply infrastructure, and property insurers through subsidence claims; however, the event is at an early warning stage with no official drought declaration yet, limiting immediate insured loss certainty.

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Affected countries

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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