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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

UNCOVERED: Drought declared in the midlands with more hosepipe bans on the way - Caught on Camera

The East and West Midlands have become the latest areas declared to be in drought, and more hosepipe bans are expected, after one of the UK’s driest springs on record.

The Environment Agency warned millions more people will be affected this summer, following a meeting on Tuesday of the National Drought Group.

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