Weather · 12 July 2026
Where can't you use a hosepipe now?
Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Kent: Southern Water and South East Water have brought in hosepipe bans across those areas as reservoirs and rivers run low, with the River Test down a third in a month. It comes as amber heat-health alerts covering much of England lift at 9pm on Sunday. Officials still urge people to check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours.
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