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Get the watermelons and start drinking BEER if water supplies fail in a national power outage, crisis planners advise
Britons should eat watermelons if the water supply fails during a national power cut, crisis planners have said.
The advice was given in a document leaked to The Sun about the Yarrow Project, the government’s analysis of how we might react to a water shortage or power cut.
The report suggests eating fruits with a high water content at worst.
According to the health group Bupa, the most water-rich examples are oranges, apples, tomatoes, and blueberries.
The paper also notes that drinking beer is better than no fluid at all in the event of a severe water shortage, but notes that you should stay away from dehydrating spirits like whiskey and vodka.
Brits should eat some watermelon if the water supply fails during a national power cut, crisis planners have said.
Dr Stuart Galloway from the University of Stirling told MailOnline in June that because beer contains some electrolytes and has a high water content, it can be useful for hydration.
However, he added that any beneficial effect is likely to be lost if you drink more than two pints.
Drinking rainwater is also suggested in the document as a means of staying hydrated during a water shortage.
National Grid has put a plan in place as severe conditions continue across the UK over the weekend.
There is a yellow warning for ice and snow in Scotland on Saturday, and ice in Wales and south-west England.
The document also notes that drinking beer is better than not drinking any fluids in the event of a severe water shortage, but notes that you should stay away from dehydrating spirits like whiskey and vodka.
On Sunday, the snow warning will also cover London and the south-east.
The Met Office has ended its weather warning for Northern Ireland and some sporting events have been canceled due to cold weather.
Manchester Airport closed briefly today due to heavy snowfall on its runways, with dozens of flights affected.
Temperatures are forecast to remain low, reaching -10C in some parts.
The Met Office has ended its weather advisory for Northern Ireland, and some sporting matches have been canceled due to conditions.
Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Willington said: “It’s staying cold with daytime temperatures staying just a few degrees above freezing in many places over the next few days and nighttime temperatures falling to -10C or except in isolated places.
‘Although below average, these temperatures are not that unusual for this time of year.
“There is still a risk that we could see some freezing fog in places particularly in the south of England, especially on Sunday and Monday mornings.”