Hosepipe bans have been implemented in England as the country faces its third heatwave, with temperatures climbing into the low 30Cs. Following the driest spring since 1893, nearly seven million people are experiencing water use restrictions. South East Water has placed 1.4 million customers in Kent and Sussex under a hosepipe ban after record water consumption this year led to exceeding limits set by their drought plan. On June 30, daily water supply reached 680 million litres, significantly surpassing the average summer demand.
After the driest spring since 1893, swathes of England are suffering drought conditions and water shortages, with nearly seven million Brits facing restrictions on water use.
South East Water announced that 1.4 million customers in Kent and Sussex have been placed under a hosepipe ban due to record levels of water consumption.
Demand for water in Kent and Sussex reached the highest levels this year, exceeding limits in the company's drought plan, leading to hosepipe bans.
On 30 June, South East Water supplied 680 million litres of water, which is over 100 million litres more than the summer daily average.
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