Authorities will declare drought tomorrow in South West England.
People living in the Southwest are likely to face many restrictions on domestic and commercial water use tomorrow, Sky News reports. .
The announcement comes after the country suffered the driest beginning of the year since 1976.
It also follows the fever health alert issued this week as temperatures soared to 35 degrees. C.
The hosepipe ban has already been announced, affecting nearly 19 million people across large swaths of the South.
But this number he could jump to 33 million . Additionally, he said three water companies are reportedly considering introducing the rule.
Meanwhile, bushfire risk in parts of England and Wales has been raised to the highest level – 'exceptional'.
Last in the UK A drought was declared in 2018, following the 2011 drought.
But governments are said to fear worse outcomes this year as climate change makes heat waves more frequent. strong and long lasting.
UKhe faced record-high temperatures in July, with temperatures surpassing 40°C for the first time.
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