More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
17-08-2026 17:27 via bbc.co.uk

More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?

Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
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