The prospect of the first hosepipe ban in eight years reared its head today – just as dramatic storms began to sweep the country. South East Water has warned that their demand – a record 696million litres last Friday dropping slightly to 673million on Monday – was unsustainable. And bosses have urged families to avoid … Read more
Hundreds of homes in the south-east have been left without water and millions more taps could run dry as lockdown and soaring temperatures put a ‘strain’ on the region’s water supply. Around 300 properties in Mid-Sussex have been without water since Friday, while others in the area have had intermittent supplies, often with none at … Read more
Temperatures are set to soar by the end of the week as the mercury reaches a balmy 96F (36C) on Friday – ahead of a week-long roast and a risk of heavy thunderstorms next week. Brits are expected to enjoy highs of 82F (28C) tomorrow before temperatures rise dramatically closer to the weekend. Marco Petagna, … Read more