Hosepipe ban set to begin in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

A hosepipe ban is set to come into force in parts of southern England.

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The move will be imposed on Southern Water customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from 17:00 BST.

This means that using hosepipes to water gardens, clean cars, fill ornamental ponds and swimming pools will not be allowed.

The restrictions are expected to last for three weeks. Similar measures are being introduced across Kent and Surrey after the driest July since 1935.

Anyone breaking the rules could face a fine of up to £1,000.

Southern Water said the decision to introduce the ban was a "vital step" to protect the habitats of the River Test and the River Itchen, where it extracts water.

Last month the company said river flows were about 25% lower than they should be for July.

Alison Hoyle, the company"s director of risk and compliance, told the BBC she wanted to remind customers that there would be no restrictions on essential water use.

"We are hoping for substantial rain," she said. "At the moment we"re saying we expect [the hosepipe ban] to be three weeks but we will need to monitor this closely depending on rainfall and river levels."

Portsmouth Water is not introducing a hosepipe ban but it urged its customers not to waste water.

The firm said it was keeping its position "under review" and monitoring the situation "on a daily basis".