Households all across the UK have been warned by water companies to prepare for a drought all across the country.
It comes after the National Drought Group moved England's status into "Prolonged Dry Weather" - the final stage before an offical drought - during an emergency meeting last month. The Met Office estimated that July 2022 was the driest July for England since 1935 due to England only getting 35 per cent of its average rainfall for the month while Wales only got 53 per cent.
Currently, two water companies have announced a hosepipe ban while other companies are encouraging consumers to be mindful of how much water they use. Here's a breakdown of what each water company is currently recommending for its customers:
