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heatwave warning has been issued as we brace for another scorcher.Temperatures of 35C and above have been forecast in parts of England for four days.A Met Office amber warning covers most of England and Wales, from tomorrow (August 11) until Sunday (August 14).READ MORE:200-year-old tree explodes due to seven-day-long 35C heatwaveIt comes as the UK Health Security Agency issued a Level 3 Heat Health Alert to warn people with heart, lung and asthma conditions to take precautions.There is also a renewed risk of wildfires in tinder-dry conditions as 15million households are braced for a hosepipe ban after leaky Thames Water said it was planning to announce one.To cap it all, fire brigades are stretched to breaking point.Tony Wardle, the Met Office’s deputy chief meteorologist, said: “The hottest areas are expected in central and southern England and Wales on Friday and Saturday.

Forecasters say an official drought is on course to be announced in the most dry areas of the nation, after England had the driest first six months of the year since 1976.It has also had 20% of its average rainfall for July, as record-busting temperatures baked the UK.READ MORE: Paedo ex-cop blames illegal image conviction on ‘public backlash’ against policeThe Isle of Man has already said it would be bringing in a hosepipe ban from tomorrow after an extremely dry spell and a spike in water use over recent weeks.Thames Water says a hosepipe ban is looming for its seven million customers unless the next few months bring increased rainfall.Yesterday, the Environment Agency met with the Government, water companies, Water UK, the NFU and environmental protection groups including the Angling Trust and Rivers Trust.They said that most of England have moved into a "Prolonged Dry Weather" status, which means the Environment Agency and water companies are now moving to protect water resources.It has been stressed that England is not considered to be "in drought" and most water companies say they are maintaining good reservoir storage for summer demand.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Today's meeting did not result in bringing in restrictions, but warned that rivers are "exceptionally low".And the Environment Agency has applied for a drought order at the Holme Styes reservoir, West Yorks, after months of low rainfall to shield wildlife.But the industry is under fire for asking customers to cut usage, such as washing our hair and using multiple cups a day, while failing to curb leaks in its systems.Karen Gibbs of the Consumer Council for

British households should ban baths and leave clothes dirty until the washing machine is full or else face hosepipe bans this summer amid scorching temperatures, water bosses say.With 35C “sweatfest” roasts due in weeks, falling water levels in reservoirs and rivers saw hosepipe ban odds cut to 1/2 by bookmakers Coral.Spokesman John Hill said: “Dry conditions ahead mean water restrictions this summer are now odds-on. It’s bad news for paddling pools.”READ MORE: Summer is coming blazing back with a 10-day 30C heatwave making UK hotter than IbizaThe Environment Agency told Britons to follow water-saving advice from water companies, and warned of taking action over water supplies in some areas.Water firms’ advice includes banning baths and taking short showers instead, leaving clothes and plates dirty until we can fill the washing machine and dishwasher – and even putting less water in the kettle.Government water regulator Ofwat said: “If possible, take a shower instead of a bath.

family flat causing a jaw-dropping £47,000 in damages.To make matters even worse for graphic designer David Benqué, 40, and his partner Claire O'Brien, 42, Thames Water have refused to hand out compensation because "there were no previous issues with the sewer".The parents of two young children say £32,000 worth of belongings in their South London home was all washed up forcing them to spend £15,000 on starting afresh elsewhere in Croydon.On top of denying any negligence over the disaster, Thames Water asked the couple to sign a letter agreeing to receiving nothing for their 'un-restorable' items, MyLondon reports.David and Claire refused to sign the letter and had to fork out £1,500 just to get rid of the wrecked possessions following the flood at Anerley Park on September 14, 2021David told MyLondon: "I was alerted to the sound and the smell, something did not seem right. I saw a torrent of water.

Around 25,000 homes are without water in London after parts of the city were hit by major shortage amid coronavirus fears.