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

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Aug 17, 2026 · 8:57 PM

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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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