A drought is expected to be declared in the South West tomorrow (August 12), according to reports. The area is currently under an amber 'extreme heat' weather warning which started today and is due to last until Sunday.
Temperatures in the region are expected to reach the mid-30s and, according to Sky News, it is expected a drought will be declared in the South West tomorrow. This would mean people in the region could face a series of measures across domestic and commercial use of water - including a ban on the usage of hosepipes to wash cars, water gardens and fill up paddling pools.
The National Drought Group – made up of Government and agency officials, water companies and other groups such as the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) – is set to meet on Friday to discuss the prolonged dry weather, reports HullLive. There are expectations drought could be declared for some parts of England such as southern and eastern areas, prompting action by agencies and water companies to manage water resources to ensure supplies and protect the environment.
