Drought declared across much of England and Wales as hosepipe bans affect 30 million
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales are under drought conditions, with repeated heatwaves and the driest July on record straining water supplies. About 30 million people across parts of England and Wales are now covered by hosepipe bans imposed by 11 water companies. The drought has led to low river flows, declining reservoir levels, and impacts on crops and nature. Authorities are assessing water resources and considering further measures, including new reservoirs and leak controls.
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Scotland monitors 'water scarcity' and some areas are in moderate or significant scarcity.
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Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales are under drought conditions.
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Both England and Wales provisionally recorded their driest July on record.
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Northern parts of England are in 'prolonged dry weather'.
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About 30 million people are covered by hosepipe bans.
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Ten companies are in England, one in Wales.
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11 UK water companies have announced hosepipe bans.
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No official droughts in Northern Ireland.
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Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales are under drought conditions, with about 30 million people covered by hosepipe bans due to low rainfall and high demand.
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