India, July 10 -- Millions of households across parts of England are facing strict new hosepipe bans as the UK swelters through its third intense heatwave of the summer. Driven by extreme temperatures and record water demand, multiple water utility companies have stepped up enforcement to mitigate the heightened risk of official drought conditions.

Anglian Water Announces Ban on Hosepipes as Heatwave Grips

Anglian Water has officially announced a hosepipe ban affecting over five million customers across the East of England, set to take effect at 1:00 AM on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The utility company has implemented this Temporary Use Ban (TUB) in response to "exceptionally hot and dry" weather conditions and record-breaking water deman...