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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.

More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared – is your area affected?
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Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

Original source: BBC Science and Environment
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