British water company serving 1.2m customers in a Bristol-centered region
The UK is experiencing a mix of returning downpours and ongoing drought. Met Office forecasts warn of heavy, thundery showers across northern England and Wales, with the rain later drifting south. Authorities warn that the drought will not end quickly and require sustained rainfall.
South East Water faces ongoing outages amid a heatwave, with thousands without water across Kent and Sussex. Regulators warn of pressure on resilience and investment plans, while councils pledge new scrutiny and partnerships to improve reliability. Pennon and Ofwat are central to the evolving response.
The UK has seen a record-hot July and persistent drought across large parts of England and Wales. Hosepipe bans remain in force as cooling rain is forecast to be patchy and limited this weekend. Forecasters warn that heat and dry conditions will continue into next week, with a potential return of hotter spells in parts of the country.