West Country Heatwave Dries Up Hope | Bristol News

The West Country braces for a scorching heatwave with temps hitting 30°C and no rain in sight until at least next Monday—some areas may even go a full month without a drop. While a few spots like Plymouth and Bude might get stray showers, most of the region, including Bristol and Bath, are dry as a bone. With over 8 million homes under hosepipe bans across England, Mid Devon is the only area in the West currently affected, though water companies like Severn Trent are under immense pressure, reporting record demand and a 12-hour refill cycle. Experts call it “Weather Whiplash”—a brutal cycle of wet winters followed by punishing dry spells that’s forcing farmers to irrigate early and straining supplies. With less than 10mm of rain in four weeks, everyone’s watching the sky, hoping for a break. 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/cdd02ba0b96e766c