Whitchurch Water-Rationing

Legacy of the 1976 heatwave and water rationing in Whitchurch provides some thirsty work for residents

Residents homes in Whitchurch experience water-rationing due renewed fears of a drought. The 1976 heatwave remains a benchmark for soaring temperatures and no rainfall. The Drought Act brought about public water rationing and Denis Howell being appointed minister of Drought in August 1976 however days later severe thunderstorms brought rain to parts of the country for the first time in months.