Hosepipe ban for millions of people in England as heatwave grips UK (opens original article in a new tab)

South East Water imposed a hosepipe ban in multiple English regions amid a heatwave and low water levels, urging residents to reduce water use.

• South East Water introduced a hosepipe ban in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire due to low water levels
• Areas under red alert status have seriously low water levels
• Company urges residents to pause hose use to reduce groundwater extraction