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Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected?

Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected?
BBC Science Thursday 15 October 2026, 15:42 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.

Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.
England (LOCATION)
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