Temperatures in parts of the UK will hit 33C on Monday and could head to 38C by the end of the week, and there are fears the country could start to run short of water. Experts have urged householders not to waste water during the hot weather this week.
That includes avoiding paddling pools and watering the garden with hoses, as well as long showers.
Sarah Castelvecchi, Water Saving Manager at Anglian Water said: “We want everyone to enjoy the fabulous sunshine and being outdoors, however we would like to ask everyone to think about how they are using their water. Paddling pools are the go-to cooler, but a standard pool can use up to 400 litres of water – that's four full water butts.
