Heatwave, Plant Failure Cut Water Supplies in Kent, Spain, Pakistan

Several popular tourist destinations are facing severe water shortages amid soaring temperatures this summer. In Kent, England, up to 3,000 households and businesses are experiencing no or low water pressure due to a heatwave, with South East Water deploying tankers and providing bottled water to priority customers. Similarly, the tourist town of Murree is enduring drastic water supply reductions, with some areas receiving water only once daily for a few minutes, prompting calls for government intervention. In Spain, particularly in Pollensa, a holiday hotspot in northern Majorca, water supply disruptions from a desalination plant breakdown have led to strict restrictions on water use, including bans on filling pools and watering gardens, as authorities work to maintain essential supplies amid near-full tourist occupancy. These shortages coincide with broader concerns in Spain about overtourism, which has also led to a clampdown on illegal holiday rentals to alleviate pressure on local housing and resources. Authorities in all affected regions are urging residents and visitors to conserve water as emergency measures are implemented to manage limited supplies.