00:00London is facing a serious water shortage, despite recent showers.
00:04Parks and gardens across the capital have turned yellow and parched.
00:08Experts say London is naturally vulnerable because it is relatively dry.
00:13The Thames Valley in London usually receive less than 650 millimeters of rain each year.
00:19Reservoir levels are now around 70%, below normal for this time of year.
00:23Thames water has already introduced a hosepipe ban.
00:26Experts warn the drought could continue for months if rainfall stays low.
00:30Around 20% of London's water is currently lost through leaks.
00:35Rising demand from a growing population and data centers is adding pressure.
00:39Thames water could face a daily water shortfall of more than 1 billion liters by 2050.
00:45Experts are calling for less waste, better leak control, and more water recycling.
00:50With hotter, drier summers becoming more likely, London may need to rethink how it uses water.
00:55Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced, using AI-assisted tools.
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