Drought in parts of India, car washing restricted
Asia Some 25 car washes in Pune, India were either fined or warned because they were using drinking water for their operation. Local authorities have restricted water use because of continuous drought, we learn from a...Read more
Hosepipe ban in UK’s Southwest extended
Car owners in the Southwest of the United Kingdom ar not allowed to wash their vehicles privately. Because of continued drought, a hosepipe ban has come into force across large parts of Devon, the BBC...Read more
Drought in France: ban on car washes
Due to the ongoing drought, France is taking emergency measures to combat another dry summer. It has never been as dry in the country during winter since measurements were taken in 1959. Restrictions are already...Read more
Drought in France ends. At least for now
After a record dry spell of 31 days without significant rainfall, France finally saw some rainfall again this week. But concerns remain over water reserves. Not only in France, but also in other South European...Read more