Reservoirs benefit from wettest March in more than 40 years

Data up to March 30 showed 111.3mm of rain has fallen in the month across the country, 91% more than average.

Composite of photos dated 30/03/23 (top) showing Baitings Reservoir in Ripponden, West Yorkshire and on 12/08/22 (bottom) when the water levels were low (Danny Lawson/PA)

Reservoirs across England appear to have benefited from the country’s wettest March in more than 40 years.

Data up to March 30 showed 111.3mm of rain has fallen in the month across the country, 91% more than average.

As a result, water levels appear to have increased, with huge visible differences compared with the summer.