Despite the UK’s record rainfall, scientists warn of possible water shortages and hosepipe bans this summer if dry conditions prevail.
Helena Horton reports for The Guardian.
In short:
Key quote:
“We need to realise that our water infrastructure is creaking and required billions of pounds of investment.”
— Hannah Cloke, professor at the University of Reading
Why this matters:
The UK faces more extreme weather patterns, including longer periods of drought and unpredictable rainfall. These changes challenge the traditional water management strategies and necessitate significant investment in infrastructure to capture, store, and distribute water more efficiently and resiliently. Without this investment, the UK risks not having enough water to meet its needs during prolonged dry spells, a scenario that could become increasingly common.
By 2050 many of the world’s major cities will face surface water shortages, spurring regional conflict and competition for scarce resources.
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