Britain’s searingly hot summer has seen millions of people hit by restrictions on water usage, with hosepipe bans in place across large parts of England.
But emergency planning documents warn more drastic curbs could be imposed in the coming years if heatwaves and droughts continue.
England and Wales have recorded their driest July on record – with Southern England experiencing the driest month ever recorded, Met Office data shows. Temperatures are expected to hit 35°C again this week.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber heat health alerts for the East Midlands, East of England, South East and London until Wednesday.
