
Britain’s water-use restrictions will widen beyond 27 million people as the fifth heatwave drives new hosepipe bans.
The combination of heat, drought, and restrictions is becoming a governance and infrastructure stress test—fueling political pressure and economic disruption.
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The combination of heat, drought, and restrictions is becoming a governance and infrastructure stress test—fueling political pressure and economic disruption.
Curated summary
Europe is bracing for another heatwave after record June and July temperatures sparked wildfires, dried up rivers, and helped cause thousands of deaths. Britain and France were already under extreme heat warnings on Monday, with temperatures expected in the mid-30s Celsius. Britain has imposed irrigation limits and hosepipe bans in some areas, with over 27 million people under water-use restrictions as it faces a fifth straight heatwave this year. France has restrictions across 70 percent of the country, and Spain recorded its joint-hottest July since 1961 after heat helped fuel its biggest wildfire in recent history.
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Europe braces for another heatwave as water restrictions spread across UK and France
Mid-30s Celsius forecasts follow record early-summer heat linked to wildfires, dried rivers, and thousands of deaths.



















