BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty issues warning over 'pointless' annoying habit
BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty couldn't contain her irritation discussing the recent spike in water bills, as she spoke out on what she perceives as unnecessary wastage.
On the Saturday episode (July 12), Naga and fellow presenter Charlie Stayt welcomed Andy White from the Consumer Council for Water to chat about homeowners possibly switching to smart meters, with the promise that it could lead to significant financial advantages for some.
The water guru impressed on audiences that households with more bedrooms than occupants could find themselves a bit richer by opting for a smart meter, though he cautioned that there's quite a backlog, and the transition wouldn't be immediate.
While Andy was optimistic about the potential savings from exploring smart meter options with water providers, Naga shared her own opinion aimed at viewers who might be squandering water.
Andy mentioned that some individuals were now taking shorter showers to cut costs on both water and electricity. This prompted Naga to interject with a robust piece of advice, reports the Express.
She didn't mince her words, telling fans: "And don't leave the tap running when you're brushing your teeth," which Andy supported with a firm "Absolutely," as Naga further added: "It winds me up no end when people do that."
"It's pointless," agreed Andy, to which Naga echoed: "Pointless," before expressing gratitude towards him for his insights.
On the programme, the conversation shifted to dire warnings about "extreme wildfires in Scotland". Charlie introduced the topic: "An extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland as temperatures continue to soar this weekend."
Naga elaborated on the situation: "The Scottish fire and rescue team is urging people to be cautious after tackling multiple incidents over the last few weeks."
The presenter emphasised the need for extra caution in Scotland, adding: "Including large wildfires that burned over four days in the north of Scotland. No one was injured but a large area of countryside has been badly affected."
Garry Mackay from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appeared via video link to give a live update. He described the "unusual" conditions in Scotland, with high temperatures, strong winds, and no rain.
He informed viewers about the "significant" wildfires his teams had recently battled in rural areas, which he said were a "drain on their resources" and posed a "challenge" for the firefighters.
With the forecast predicting even hotter weather over the weekend, he called for the public and communities to remain alert and extremely careful with anything involving a "naked flame", including "cigarette ends and having open fires".
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