Our reservoirs in Devon and Cornwall are at 65% of their capacities, and at least one major reservoir is at just over 40%. That's almost unprecedented in modern times (we've increased capacity considerably since the severe drought years of 1975-76). This time last year we were at 88%. Winter is when our water storage is replenished, but this year the replenishment is faltering severely. In typical years, spring is our driest season.