The UK should be prepared for a second summer of water shortages and some hosepipe bans, with a dry spring due to follow a dry winter, national advisers have warned
The Infrastructure chief has warned there is a risk of a hosepipe ban, especially in the south and east of England.
In spite of the recent snowy and wet weather, the country is still recovering from last year's record-breaking dry weather. Meanwhile, the group that advises the government on infrastructure problems also told Sky News a hosepipe ban was brewing in some areas, likely in the south east and east of England.
But it is harder for the land and water bodies to retain water that falls in concentrated downpours at certain parts of the year.The National Farmers' Union today warned of smaller yields of vegetables like carrots, parsnips, lettuce and some in the cabbage family if the next three months remain dry overall.
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