Britain’s Water Crisis Deepens | Belfast News

Britain’s water crisis is hitting home: 88% of adults have cut back usage as drought conditions persist across most of England and all of Wales. Heatwaves drained reservoirs, disrupted crops, and triggered hosepipe bans affecting 30 million people. Simple habits like turning off taps and waiting for full loads are becoming daily routines — with garden water use dropping sharply in August. Experts warn we need record rainfall over the next seven months to recover by spring, while farmers face unpredictable harvests despite recent rain. The national drought group remains on high alert.

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