Millions of people face restrictions on their water usage as water companies South East Water has issued a hosepipe ban.
The water company has taken the decision following record levels of demand. Households, businesses and schools in Kent and Sussex will be affected by the ban.
Another company - South West Water - has extended an existing ban in Cornwall and a small area of North Devon to cover the Roadford reservoir supply area, including Plymouth and Torquay. This will remain in place until December 1.
