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UK Heatwave Hits 35°C, Triggers Drought, Hosepipe Bans

8/10/2026

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A sixth heatwave has driven UK temperatures to 35 °C, prompting yellow heat-health warnings across England.
About 16 million people may enter drought status this week, with Wales already in drought.
Twenty-five million households face hosepipe bans, with South West Water restricting water in Devon and Cornwall.
Southern Water seeks a Non-Essential Use Ban for businesses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, first request since 2006.

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A sixth heatwave has driven UK temperatures to 35 °C, prompting yellow heat-health warnings across England.
About 16 million people may enter drought status this week, with Wales already in drought.
Twenty-five million households face hosepipe bans, with South West Water restricting water in Devon and Cornwall.
Southern Water seeks a Non-Essential Use Ban for businesses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, first request since 2006.