UK in Drought Amid Fourth Heatwave | Bristol News

UK’s fourth heatwave of the year is triggering a major drought crisis, with over half of England now affected — including Somerset and Bristol. Rivers are drying up, wildfires are rising, and harvests are starting early. The Environment Agency has stepped in to manage water resources, and while only Thames Water has imposed a hosepipe ban, others are urging conservation. Simple habits like using watering cans, reusing bathwater, and running appliances only when full can make a big difference. With climate whiplash making extreme weather more frequent, small changes now can help ease the strain on water supplies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc814748b53d99b9