大雨缓解了西部国家干旱,但含水层仍然很低,因此仍需要节水。 Heavy rains eased West Country droughts, but aquifers remain low, so water conservation is still needed.

在英国自1871年以来第二次干旱六个月之后,12月的暴雨缓解了西部国家,特别是韦塞克斯的干旱状况。 Heavy December rains have eased drought conditions in the West Country, particularly in Wessex, after England's second-driest six-month period since 1871. 虽然河流流量和水库有所改善,但上Hampshire Avon下面的粉笔含水层的地下水水平仍然极低,在Wiltshire部分地区维持了干燥天气警报。 While river flows and reservoirs have improved, groundwater levels in the chalk aquifers beneath the upper Hampshire Avon remain critically low, maintaining dry weather alerts in parts of Wiltshire. 环境局警告说,持续的冬季降雨量对含水层充分补给至关重要,并强调干旱和洪涝风险可以同时存在,敦促继续保持节水和警觉。 The Environment Agency warns that sustained winter rainfall is essential for full aquifer recharge and stresses that drought and flood risks can coexist, urging continued water conservation and vigilance.