Many areas in the UK are experiencing drought, with extreme weather exacerbating the water resource crisis.

More areas in the UK are entering a drought state, with England experiencing its driest start to the year since 1976, and the heatwave leading to an increase in water demand. The heatwave has made June the hottest on record in England. Global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather in the UK, threatening the livelihoods of farmers and the health of vulnerable groups. Temperatures in many parts of the UK will rise again later this week, exacerbating the situation. UK Environment Minister Emma Hardy said in a statement, "In the next ten years, we face an increasingly severe water resource shortage." She also added that water companies are investing over 100 billion in building new reservoirs and pipelines to reduce the risks.