This footage shows Baitings Reservoir in Yorkshire following months of dry weather. Yorkshire Water say some reservoir levels are currently below 50%. Read more:
Yorkshire Water says it is considering bringing in a temporary hosepipe ban and drought permits after reservoir levels fell below 50%.
The company said water levels were "20% lower than normal for this time of year" and rivers remained low due to the lack of rain. A ban could see restrictions on using hosepipes, with anyone breaking the rules facing a fine of up to £1,000.Yorkshire Water spokesperson said: "We're carefully reviewing our current and future position, taking into account the forecast for further high temperatures and little rainfall in the region.The firm previously said that the amount of stored water is now the same as in 1995 - when supplies ended up being brought to the area by tankers.
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