Groundwater and reservoir levels continue to recede despite rain, officials warn

While unsettled, wet and windier weather has arrived with September, England is still facing a scarcity of water (Richard McCarthy/PA) - (PA Wire)

Groundwater and reservoir levels across England continue to decline despite the recent rainfall, officials have said, as they warned that drought conditions will likely continue through autumn.

The national drought group, which includes the Met Office, regulators, government, water companies and other organisations, convened on Monday as five regions of England remain in official drought, with more likely to declare drought status within weeks.