Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
By Wire ReportJul 30, 2026 at 10:50 AM
More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
Originally published at bbc.co.uk.
More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
Originally published at bbc.co.uk.
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