A water company has sent an urgent text message to millions of customers ahead of what could be a record-breaking temperature high in the UK. Concerns are mounting over the 'national emergency' with a Met Office red extreme heat warning issued for next Monday and Tuesday.
It has prompted Severn Trent to send an urgent message to the eight million people it provides with water every day for them to help conserve water over the next few days. It said people need to work with them to make sure water continues flowing for all.
The message sent on Friday afternoon reads: "We're set for a hot weekend, and we need your help to make sure there's enough lovely water to keep your community hydrated.
