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Britain, which was prepared for planned power cuts due to the energy crisis after the Ukraine war, has now decided to restrict the use of water due to drought and the decrease in resources. The British government is preparing for this winter as if it were preparing for a ‘doomsday scenario’. As part of the emergency plan, rationing of energy, closing of train stations and government buildings are on the agenda. The food industry has been asked to plan ahead for the shelves that will remain empty.
with one of the strongest economies in the world England after consecutive crises this year ‘winter apocalypse’what is being prepared.
ELECTRIC AND AFTER GAS ALSO NOW THIS ALARM
The country, which had to take drastic measures in the use of electricity and gas due to the energy crisis that broke out after the war that Russia started in Ukraine, is now the cause of the heat wave. drought and alarmed by dwindling resources.
FIRST RESTRICTION DECISION IS COMMITTED: GARDENING AND POOLS ARE EXPECTED TO BE BANNED
People who water their gardens, fill their pools, and wash their cars and boats are planned to be fined within the scope of these bans.
Thames Water, the largest water company in England and providing water to approximately 15 million people, has announced that it will restrict the use of water in and around the capital, London. Under the restrictions, which are expected to last until October, excessive use of water is expected to be banned for jobs such as gardening and filling swimming pools.
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IT CAN AFFECT 33 MILLION PEOPLE
The British Dailymail Newspaper wrote that other companies such as Thames Water, Yorkshire, Severn Trent and South West are preparing for similar restrictions. If these companies also restrict the use of water, the hose ban in England will affect 33 million people.
Authorities asked citizens to use only as much water as they need.
THE GOVERNMENT IS PREPARING FOR THE Apocalyptic Scenario
In the country, where concrete steps have been taken for water restriction, the main crisis is expected to be experienced in the winter months. Due to the gas shortage experienced after Russia cut off the gas going to Europe, it is now certain that there will be planned power cuts in the country this winter, and the government is preparing for a harsh winter as if it were preparing for a doomsday scenario.
LIBRARIES, GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND TRAIN STATIONS CAN BE CLOSED
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy expressed its concerns about the security of energy supply. ’emergency’ stated that energy can be rationed within the scope of the plans.
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The plan could also lead to the closure of libraries, train stations and government buildings this winter.
WARNING TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY: PREPARE FOR EMPTY SHELVES
Authorities have asked the food and beverage industry to come up with plans to prevent shelves from going empty in the event of a power outage.
Likewise, the bosses ‘that their generators are properly maintained’ and ‘make sure their diesel tanks are full’ requested.
Despite all the measures taken, including plan cuts, the re-commissioning of coal plants and the restoration of Britain’s largest gas storage facility in Rough, the UK is expected to become dependent on imports from the EU and Norway in the new period.
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Norway, the country Europe trusts most for gas, recently announced that it is looking for ways to limit its electricity exports to avoid blackouts in its home country.
GRADE 3 WARNING IS PUBLISHED
Britain, which had its share of the heat wave that surrounded Europe, broke the temperature record in its history this year. The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) issued a third-degree temperature warning yesterday to cover the whole country. The warning will last until August 14. The British Meteorological Service also warned that temperatures are expected to reach 35 degrees in some regions this week, that the temperature will be below the record level recorded in July, but that the heat wave may be effective for a longer period of time.
Britain has had the warmest July since 1935 this year, according to the weather service. On July 19, the air temperature in the country rose above 40 degrees for the first time.
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