Heavy April rain 'not enough to end drought'

Guardian: Heavy rain over much of the country, provoking flash floods in some areas and severe weather warnings from the Met Office, is set to continue through the weekend but is unlikely to ease the drought gripping most of England. Flash floods closed the centre of Pocklington in Yorkshire after heavy rain, and nearby villages and transport systems were affected. In the north-east of England, three flood alerts and one flood warning are in place, while rain can also be expected in parts of the south....

URL: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/apr/20/heavy-april-rain-drought
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