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Amber heat health alert issued - with more hosepipe bans on the way
YORKSHIRE, JUL 11 – Yorkshire Water restricts hosepipe use to protect reservoirs amid record dry conditions and rising demand, affecting over one million residents in the region, officials said.
- Yorkshire Water implemented a hosepipe ban today as a heatwave and drought threaten water supplies across parts of England.
- The ban follows the driest spring since 1893 and months of low rainfall, with record high water demand worsening the situation.
- South East Water announced a Temporary Use Ban from July 18 across Kent and Sussex, restricting hosepipe use for gardens, cars, and pools.
- Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell expects temperatures to peak at 32°C or 33°C this weekend during the third heatwave, while amber heat alerts cover much of England.
- These hosepipe bans aim to protect scarce water resources amid high demand, with fines up to £1,000 for violations and ongoing drought challenges anticipated.
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UK heatwave: temperatures soar to 34C as millions face hosepipe bans
From the south east to the Midlands, an amber heat alert is now in force across parts of England, with top temperatures expected to peak as high as 34 Celsius today and into tomorrow. Firefighters are already tackling a series of wildfires, while millions of people are being told not to use hosepipes. Reporter: Jane Deith Producer: Marios Sofos Camera/Editor: Jamie Bowles
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