'Use less water' alert as drought declared in half of England - water saving tips

A flash drought has been declared across half of England following the driest July on record. Authorities are urging the public to use less water, suggesting small steps such as turning off taps when brushing teeth. Meanwhile, farmers warn that extensive crop damage caused by heatwaves could trigger higher supermarket prices and potential shortages of baking potatoes. Multiple UK regions are now officially in drought, impacting both residential water usage and agricultural production.