The British government officially announced this Friday drought condition in parts of the southwest, south, center and east of England, up to no rain and long periods of high temperatures.
With this announcement from the UK Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, drinking water companies can start introducing restrictions on water use in order to maintain reserves.
The Meteorological Department (Met, in English) announced yesterday Extreme heat in England and Walesdue to a second heat wave that is expected to last until this Sunday.
The state of drought was announced following a meeting of the so-called National Drought Group, formed, in particular, by representatives of the Ministry of the Environment, water companies, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Farmers Union (NFS). , in English), as well as the water regulator Ofwat.
second heat wave
Secretary of State for Water Resources, Steve Doubletold the media today that the country is “experiencing a second heat wave after what was the driest July on record in parts of the country. The government and other partners are already taking action, including the Environmental Protection Agency, to deal with the fallout.
“All water companies assured us that essentials are safe and we have made it clear that it is their responsibility to maintain these stocks,” he added.
“We are better prepared than ever for periods of dry weather, but we will continue to monitor the situation, including its impact on farmers and the environment, and take additional action as needed,” Double said.
Some water companies in Wales and the south of England have already announced restrictions about the use of water, such as a ban on using hoses to water gardens or wash cars.
Current heat wave alert, yellow below high (red), will valid until sunday and especially strikes the center and south of England and part of Wales.
In some areas the temperature can reach 37 degreesbut lower than those recorded in the first heat wave at the beginning of last July, when they reached 40 degrees.
There is an “exceptional” fire risk, according to the Met, as pastures are very dry due to lack of rain. a situation that lasted more than a monthbecause of which the population was advised to avoid kebabs.
The heat wave, according to the Met, could affect the health of the most vulnerable, such as children and the elderly, as well as transport.
AT Scotland as well as Northern IrelandOn the other hand, the temperature is about 25 degrees.
Unusual summer temperatures were recorded in the UK during the July heat wave, for the first time the country was forced to announce Red alert. (EFE)
Source: RPP
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