The UK is facing another summer of hosepipe bans and water shortages, according to experts. Last summer saw many areas hit drought status, with widespread hosepipe bans, following several heatwaves and a lack of rain.
And, while reservoir levels have been replenished since, a relatively dry winter is forecast to be followed by a dry spring. Government advisors are warning that, if dry weather continues as forecast into May, there will be a considerable risk of more water shortages.
According to a report by Sky News, farmers are warning that could mean crops could run short. Despite some recent wet weather, which has also seen snow in recent weeks, the UK is still recovering from the record-breaking hot and dry weather seen last year.
