Article 61TT3 People in England urged to curb water use amid driest conditions since 1976

People in England urged to curb water use amid driest conditions since 1976

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Helena Horton Environment reporter
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Local hosepipe bans considered as Environment Agency officials prepare to declare drought in August

People in England are being urged to curb their use of water as the country faces its driest conditions since 1976.

Officials are preparing to declare a drought in August if dry conditions continue, after months of very low rainfall in the UK.

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