Many people in England cannot use their hosepipes now. The weather is very hot and dry. In some places, it is over 30°C.
This hot weather is hard for the water supply. Water companies say people must save water. 8 million homes have these new rules.
You cannot use a hosepipe to water your garden. You cannot wash your car with a hosepipe. You cannot fill a pool with water.
The UK had a very wet winter, but the spring was very dry. Now the rivers have less water. Some areas are very dry.
This happens when there is no rain for a long time. Five water companies started the ban. Most areas in Wales have enough water.
In Scotland, the water levels are good. Some people say the weather is changing. The summers are getting hotter.
A hot sky takes more water from the ground. This means we have less water in our big lakes. Some people say companies need to fix leaks.
The government wants to build new lakes by 2050. This will help save water for the future. For now, people must follow the rules.
We must use less water to help farms. The bans will stay until it rains a lot. Check your area for a hosepipe ban.