Water Crisis Hits South East England | Belfast News

South East Water just slapped a hosepipe ban on 2.4 million people across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire — and it’s not just about sprinklers. With record-breaking heat and the longest dry spell in decades, river levels are plummeting and reservoirs are dangerously low. They’re asking everyone to cut back now — no watering gardens, washing cars, or wasting water — because the priority is keeping taps running for drinking, cooking, and hygiene. This follows a 14-day rainless streak and 28 scorching 30°C days already this year — more than the 1995 record. Water’s not just scarce — it’s critical. 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/58a02f94e30178e4