The sudden heavy thunderstorms that erupted this week across the UK following the second major heatwave of the summer has resulted in a surge in sewage discharges along Britain’s beaches, according to clean water campaigners.
Surfers Against Sewage has warned swimmers to avoid bathing off 50 of Britain’s most popular seaside towns, particularly along the south coast, saying the likes of Bognor Regis, Yarmouth, Southend-on-Sea, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Newquay are currently rife with pollution.
