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More of England likely to be declared in drought
The National Drought Group meets on Tuesday morning after another hot, dry spell.
Full list of 35 counties in England where there’s isn’t a hosepipe ban
A hosepipe ban has come into effect in Yorkshire, and a number of others are on the way across England. Bans are coming in ...
Environment Agency declares UK drought as millions hit with hosepipe bans
The Environment Agency has noted "we will likely experience more frequent and severe droughts in the future due to our ...
Thames Water imposes hosepipe ban as historic drought hits England
Britain's Thames Water announced a temporary "hosepipe ban" on Monday, aimed at cutting water usage across large parts of ...
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Drought expands in England amid warnings of food supply risks
Large parts of England are now officially in drought, intensifying concerns about the impact of extreme weather on the ...
Households in England urged to save their old bath water this week
Households in England are being urged to save their old bath water this week to water garden plants.
West Midlands drought: What the weather status means and how it will affect you, including possible hosepipe bans
A drought has been declared in the West Midlands as England experiences the driest summer since 1976. Here's a look at what ...
Hosepipe ban loopholes mean people can still water their lawns or fill up a hot tub – as two new regions declare drought
HOSEPIPE ban loopholes mean people can still water their lawns or even full up a hot tub despite emergency measures in place ...
Will there be a drought where I live?
In England, the North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands and West Midlands are in drought, the Environment Agency says, as shown ...