Swimming pools and car washes could be banned as drought to be declared across most of England
Southern Water has requested a non-essential use ban in parts of England as the region faces severe drought conditions and an upcoming heatwave. The measure would restrict activities like car washing and filling swimming pools to conserve water.
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Highlights the growing impact of climate change on infrastructure and resource management in the UK.
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave
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