Dry and scorching weather in recent weeks has led to wildfires (Picture: SWNS)

Dry out and scorching weather in recent weeks has led to wildfires (Picture: SWNS)

Thames Water has said it volition denote a hosepipe ban 'in the coming weeks' due to the ongoing dry conditions.

It comes after 2 other water companies in England announced bans of their own to prevent reservoirs running out.

While in that location is expected to be some relief next week, with lower temperatures and potential thunderstorms, it is not expected to replenish dwindling water supplies.

Forecasters have said in that location still might not be adequate rainfall until October, pregnant hosepipe bans could remain in place until and then.

Thames Water supplies an estimated 15million people across the S East, including in London, Oxfordshire and parts of Surrey.

Since the start of the twelvemonth, the region has had 144 days with little or no rain, and experienced record breaking temperatures of 40°C in July.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (13078783an) A Thames Water tanker pumps water in to the tanks for the homes.The sleepy, picturesque village of Northend has run out of water, it happens because of the increased demand on the Stokenchurch Reservoir, Thames Water have delivered supplies of bottled water which are placed under the shade of the trees to try to keep cool in the heat. They are also filling up the water supplies from their tankers. Northend Village runs out of water, Oxfordshire, UK - 09 Aug 2022

A Thames Water tanker supplies homes with water in the quiet Buckinghamshire village of Northend (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (13078783u) Thames Water workers deliver bottled water the residents. The sleepy, picturesque village of Northend has run out of water, it happens because of the increased demand on the Stokenchurch Reservoir, Thames Water have delivered supplies of bottled water which are placed under the shade of the trees to try to keep cool in the heat. They are also filling up the water supplies from their tankers. Northend Village runs out of water, Oxfordshire, UK - 09 Aug 2022

Thames Water supplies around 15million people (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (13078783w) Bottles of water for the villagers. The sleepy, picturesque village of Northend has run out of water, it happens because of the increased demand on the Stokenchurch Reservoir, Thames Water have delivered supplies of bottled water which are placed under the shade of the trees to try to keep cool in the heat. They are also filling up the water supplies from their tankers. Northend Village runs out of water, Oxfordshire, UK - 09 Aug 2022

Bottles of water are being given to loftier-priority Thames Water customers in Northend due to unusually low water pressure (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (13078783p) A Thames Water tanker pumps water in to the tanks for the homes.The sleepy, picturesque village of Northend has run out of water, it happens because of the increased demand on the Stokenchurch Reservoir, Thames Water have delivered supplies of bottled water which are placed under the shade of the trees to try to keep cool in the heat. They are also filling up the water supplies from their tankers. Northend Village runs out of water, Oxfordshire, UK - 09 Aug 2022

The timing of Thames Water's hosepipe ban has not been confirmed (Film: King/Shutterstock)

The timing of Thames H2o's hosepipe ban has not been confirmed 'due to a number of operational and legal procedural requirements'.

In a statement, the visitor said: 'Our aim is always to ensure that we will have enough water to supply our customers, regardless of the atmospheric condition," the statement said.

'Given the long term forecast of dry atmospheric condition and another forecast of very hot temperatures coming this week we are planning to announce a temporary apply ban in the coming weeks.'

A hosepipe ban has besides been in identify in the Isle of man since last calendar month, with people facing fines of £2,000 for breaking it.

Already in the Stokenchurch area, Thames Water is delivering bottles of water to high-priority customers in the village of Northend and is pumping h2o into tanks.

'Technical problems' at the area'south reservoir mean that there is lower water pressure than usual.

In a previous warning issued during last month's heatwave, water demand reduction manager at Thames Water, Andrew Tucker, said: 'During spells of hot conditions, water usage tin can often rocket, with hoses and sprinklers watering gardens and paddling pools filled.

'That makes it even more important to be mindful of h2o usage to ensure in that location's enough to go around for everyone.'

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