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Most of England facing hosepipe ban
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 14 – The Environment Agency forecasts drought could extend to eight UK regions by September, affecting millions amid one of the driest springs and warmest Junes on record.
- Late Tuesday, the Environment Agency’s Richard Thompson said five additional regions may be declared in drought by September, noting decisions would be announced later that day.
- Following one of England’s driest springs and record-warm June, Cumbria and Lancashire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester are already in drought, highlighting depleted water reserves.
- In Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties, Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban starting next Tuesday, with fines of up to £1,000 for non-compliance.
- Three water companies, including Yorkshire Water, Thames Water and South East Water, have imposed hosepipe bans, Professor Stephens said the impact could be `more profound` if heat persists.
- Looking ahead, the EA expects if rainfall stays at 80% of average and temperatures remain warm, drought status could extend to eight areas by September, the EA said more bans likely.
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