英国环境局水务负责人海伦·韦克厄姆呼吁人们节约用水。英格兰北部约克郡水务局报告，当地实 施"禁用软水管"等限制用水措施后，每日可节水约8000万升。 据英国环境局《国家水资源框架》报告，若不采取紧急措施确保水资源的可持续性，到2055年，英 格兰公共供水将面临每天50亿升的缺口。（吴思颍） 新华社北京8月12日电 英国环境局12日说，今年经历自1976年来最干旱的上半年后，英格兰地区正 处于"对国家具有重要影响"的严重缺水状况。 法新社援引英国环境局消息报道，环境局在英格兰地区的14个业务区域中，5个区域出现旱情，另 有6个区域正经历持续干旱。7月份，英格兰49%的河流流量低于正常水平，一些河段已被关闭或实施限 制措施。目前英格兰各地水库平均蓄水率67.7%，低于8月第一周平均值80.5%，也低于7月75.6%的平均 值。据英国气象局数据，英格兰今年刚经历了100多年来最干旱的春季，而英格兰部分地区正准备迎接 今年夏天第四波热浪。 由政府、农业代表和水务公司人员组成的国家干旱工作组为此召开会议。英国全国农民联合会副主 席蕾切尔·哈洛斯说，农民持续面临极端干旱条件，"一些农场反映，作物产量大幅下降，对农场财务状 ...

Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Province has achieved a record high water conservancy investment of 42 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with significant progress in major water conservancy projects and a focus on enhancing water safety for economic development [1][5]. Investment and Project Progress - The province completed an investment of 24.8 billion yuan in major water conservancy projects, marking a year-on-year increase of 17%, leading the growth in the infrastructure sector [1]. - A total of 187 major projects are under construction, with several achieving key milestones, such as the Kaifa Reservoir storing 1.18 million cubic meters of water before the main flood season [1][3]. Financing and Economic Impact - Various financing channels have been expanded, securing 21.1 billion yuan through special bonds and financial credit, with a 9 percentage point increase in market financing compared to last year [3]. - Water conservancy projects have created employment for 76,000 people, including 66,000 rural laborers, contributing to economic stability and job growth [5]. Social and Environmental Benefits - The renovation of 8,277 out of 8,828 rural water stations has benefited 2.276 million rural residents, with a goal to complete all renovations by the end of the year [3]. - The construction of 2,037 kilometers of waterfront greenways and 1,332 water-friendly nodes has enhanced community engagement, with over 30 million tourists participating in waterfront activities during the May Day holiday, generating 15.7 billion yuan in local consumption [3]. Future Outlook - The Zhejiang Provincial Water Resources Department plans to focus on advancing major water conservancy projects in the second half of the year to meet annual investment targets and ensure water safety for high-quality economic and social development [5].