More than 40million people have been hit with a hosepipe ban or told to watch their water usage as Britain swelters under its third heatwave this year.
Five water companies now have severe restrictions in place – preventing about 11million from using hosepipes to water plants and lawns, wash cars or fill paddling pools.
A further 33million are being urged to be ‘mindful’ of their water usage. This advice often precedes a hosepipe ban.
Experts warn that the risk of a drought is increasing as temperatures of more than 35C (95F) were recorded in places such as Derbyshire and Hertfordshire yesterday.
Anglian Water’s restrictions,
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