Thames Water restrictions remain as drought reaches 100 days

• Thames Water's temporary use ban remains in place for all customers as the region reaches 100 days of drought.
• London reservoir storage stood at 56% on November 3, 2026, compared with a seasonal average of 77%.
• Farmoor Reservoir was at 76% capacity on the same date, below its seasonal average of 90%.
• Many groundwater sites remain below normal despite recent rain, leaving supplies dependent on months of sustained rainfall.
• Restrictions will remain until substantial rainfall replenishes supplies and conditions allow them to be lifted.

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