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Beijing, October 20 (Xinhua) -- The record high temperatures this summer are continuing to have an impact on the United Kingdom, with several southern regions issuing the highest level of drought warnings in October. For this reason, Southeast Water Company in the UK has stated that if the drought persists, it will consider importing drinking water from Norway.
The Southeast Water Company in the UK mainly supplies water to residents in the southeast of England. Nick Price, the head of the water resources department of the company, told The Sun that due to the continuous high temperatures and drought this summer, the Adingli Reservoir in West Sussex currently has only 19% of its capacity and can only maintain supply for 4 to 6 weeks. About 280000 residents in the water supply area may face the risk of water shortage next month.
On August 18th, in London, UK, the bottom of Hollow Pond dried up and cracked extensively. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ying
To alleviate water scarcity, Price said that the company is considering importing drinking water by sea from Norway and other places, while using seawater desalination equipment to convert seawater into drinking water. However, Price added that importing drinking water from Norway is an "extreme measure" that will only be used as a last resort. According to The Sun, the UK has never had a water supply company import drinking water from overseas before.
This summer is the hottest summer on record in the UK, with an average temperature of 16.5 degrees Celsius, setting a record high. In addition, the continuous low rainfall has not eased after entering autumn, and the water resources system in the UK is under pressure. According to data from the UK Environment Agency, 82% of England is in a state of drought, with several reservoirs having water levels much lower than the same period in previous years. (Wang Yifan)
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