Welsh Water has issued an urgent message to all Herefordshire households this morning.

With temperatures set to hit 34c today in Herefordshire, Welsh Water has issued the following message:

“Operational Issues affecting Hereford, Ledbury, Builth Wells & surrounding areas.

“We’re experiencing very high demand for water due to the warm weather, particularly in the Hereford and Ledbury areas of the country.

“When the weather’s this warm, we all use more water.

“We’ll be doing everything we can to keep your water flowing, but we need your help, particularly over the next few days.

“Please use all the water you need but help save what you can by not wasting it.”