Why Britain Might Be Running Out of Water This Summer

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Britain is facing one of its worst water crises in decades as scorching 34°C temperatures grip the country :thermometer::droplet: Five regions are officially in drought, and six more are suffering from prolonged dry conditions — after the driest six months since 1976.  From East London flats turned into heat traps, to wildfires and dying crops, this heatwave is hitting hard — and it’s not over yet. Health alerts are in place, travel chaos is expected, and experts warn this is just a taste of what’s to come as climate change worsens.  The government promises billions in investment — but can it stop the UK from running dry? WooGlobe Ref : WGA230547 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00For the fourth time this summer, the UK is in the grip of a brutal heat wave,

00:04and now five regions are officially in drought.

00:07Water supplies are running dangerously low after the driest six months since 1976,

00:13and the mercury is soaring to 34 degrees Celsius.

00:16The Environment Agency is begging people to use less water as wildfires spark and reservoirs shrink.

00:22In East London, residents in new-build flats say the heat is unbearable,

00:26with indoor temperatures stuck above 27 degrees Celsius for weeks.

00:30Meanwhile, health alerts are lighting up the map, especially in the Southeast and Midlands,

00:35as hospitals brace for heat-related emergencies.

00:38Even roads are cracking under pressure, with traffic chaos expected on the way to coastal holiday spots.

00:44The government's pumping in 104 billion pounds to fight future shortages, but it may be too little, too late.

00:51And here's the kicker.

00:53Experts say this is just the beginning, as climate change fuels even fiercer extremes.

00:58Is Britain ready for a future without water?

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