Recent heavy rainfall has not made up for water shortage caused by ‘hottest summer on record’
Recent heavy rainfall has not made up for water shortage caused by ‘hottest summer on record’
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Predicted rainfall is not enough to fill reservoirs and ease restrictions for millions of customers, says Yorkshire Water
After a series of mini-heatwaves and the hottest June on record, the year’s first hosepipe bans have been announced
Persistent rainfall needed for rest of year for ban to be lifted
Thames Water, which supplies 16million people, said it would impose restrictions after 'ongoing dry weather and increased…
Water minister warns prolonged dry weather poses risk to farming and the environment
People in southeast England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels
