Five million more Britons now hit with hosepipe ban as nation swelters in summer heatwave

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Millions more Britons have been hit with a hosepipe ban as the summer heatwave continues.Officials have warned that a drought in several areas of the UK is likely, with authorities closely monitoring East Anglia, Devon and Cornwall, as water companies scrambling to manage resources.Now, Anglian Water has announced a hosepipe ban - which will impact five million customers in the East of England.Customers have been told to avoid watering their gardens, washing their cars or filling swimming and paddling pools.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The ban will be enforced at 1am on Saturday, but the utility has already urged customers to "live within the spirit of these restrictions immediately".The restrictions follow three consecutive heatwaves as Thursday marked the eighth day at or above 34C this year - a record-breaking number of days for a single calendar year.Dr Geoff Darch, the head of strategic asset planning for Anglian Water said: "This year has been exceptionally hot and dry, and...

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