Water resources

The majority of the south west, north east and parts of central southern England and south Wales had over 190% of the July LTA rainfall.  In contrast, the far south east and parts of East Anglia received around average rainfall.  All other areas received above average rainfall (see LTA Rainfall Map#).

All regions received more than the July LTA rainfall.  With the exception of our Southern and Anglian Regions, all regions had close to or more than 175% of the LTA (see LTA Rainfall chart).  Relative to the LTA, our North East and South West Regions received the most rainfall at 209% and 223% respectively.  Overall, England and Wales received 179% of the LTA rainfall.  July was the seventh month out of the last eight with above average rainfall across England and Wales.