UK Drought: Save Water by Deleting Emails, Officials Say

The UK is dealing with a serious water shortage, with some areas officially in drought.

To help, authorities are asking people to save water in unusual ways, like deleting old emails and photos.

This is because the places that store these digital things, data centers, use a lot of water to stay cool.

While it might seem odd, it's part of a larger effort to reduce water use.

However, experts disagree whether it will make a big difference and suggest that conventional water-saving methods, such as fixing leaks, also help.