Water(short)fall

It may seem odd, given the anguish caused by this winter's flooding, but the National Audit Office are predicting (as has been the case for a number of years) a profound shortage of water especially in SE England within the next 20 years (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/25/parts-of-england-could-run-out-of-water-unless-urgent-action-taken-report). This will be caused by a combination of increased demand (more people and activities) and a climate crisis-induced reduction in water supply. They predict that the water companies will need to take 500m litres less from rivers and aquifers if there is not to be a total collapse of biodiversity. This will be accompanied by a 600m litre daily reduction in rainfall. If it's not one problem, it's another!