Water companies across the South of England and Wales have imposed hosepipe bans

Millions set to see their areas enter drought status within days, with temperatures forecast to hit 35°C

Some 27million people across England and Wales are already under a hosepipe ban as reservoir levels plunge amid an extraordinarily hot and dry spring and summer.

Every southern county is now subject to a hosepipe ban

Nine water companies across England and Wales have imposed hosepipe bans following persistent hot and dry weather