Scientists warn of a likely drought across the UK this summer, predicting exceptionally low river flows due to hot, dry weather expected over the next three months. The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology has stated this situation could lead to increased water restrictions. The water industry is criticized for its neglect, with warnings that dwindling reservoir levels threaten agriculture and aquatic life. Authorities may impose fines for breaking hosepipe bans even as crop production suffers. An absence of new reservoirs in England over the last 30 years exacerbates the situation, making it particularly dire.
"This crisis was avoidable. But thanks to corporate greed and regulatory complacency, our reservoirs are running dry and our rivers are polluted with sewage."
"Over the period May-July, river flows in most areas are likely to continue to be below normal, with the potential for current low to exceptionally low flows to persist in some catchments."
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