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Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought

Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought
BBC Science Wednesday 01 July 2026, 12:39 UTC 1 min read
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Islanders urged to use water "wisely" after demand soared in heatwave.

Islanders urged to use water "wisely" after demand soared in heatwave.
Islanders (ORG)
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