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The Latest Breaking News on Droughts

What happens when drought is declared by the UK government?

With drought declared in parts of England and other areas at pre-drought stage, we look at some key questions

The Guardian - UK

What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

Four water companies have announced hosepipe bans in the UK, as another heatwave scorches the country

The Independent UK

Brits' fury at Thames Water hosepipe ban as firm wastes 24% water EVERY DAY

Britain's biggest water supplier Thames Water wastes almost a quarter of water every day, leaking around 624million as many Brits take to social media to highlight the company's failings

Daily Mirror

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Man in one of England’s driest towns says it has ‘its own micro climate’

The manager of a nursery in one of the driest places in England says it takes up to four hours to water all of his plants each day.

The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban exemptions – when you can use your hose without risking £1k fine

Watering your lawn, filling and paddling pool and washing your personal car may not be allowed during a hosepipe ban, but there are some things you can do without risking a £1,000 fine

Daily Mirror

Fears of looming drought as water levels at Woodhead Reservoir continue to fall

The Met Office recently raised the Fire Severity Index to the highest level, warning there was also an “exceptional” risk of wildfires.

Manchester Evening News

When is it going to rain again? The date the heatwave will end and the showers start

Wales has an amber 'extreme heat' warning in place until Sunday evening

Wales Online

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England-wide hosepipe ban ‘should be imposed to protect rivers and wildlife’

The Wildlife Trusts called for action to protect wetlands, peatlands and chalk streams in the dry conditions.

The Independent UK

Water could be rationed to save hospitals if shortage continues, campaigner warns

Martin Salter, a former MP now with the Angling Trust, said ministers "would have to make decisions as to whether a business gets a water that day or whether a hospital or maternity unit gets it"

Daily Mirror

Severn Trent refuses to comment on hosepipe ban leaked document

The document reportedly shows Severn Trent may be considering a ban

Nottingham Post

Leeds pub where drinkers were flooded in beer garden closes for urgent works

The River Aire is having necessary works done to protect against future floods

Leeds Live

Italy holiday makers issued warning over drought by Foreign Travel Advice

A state of emergency was declared in Italy at the start of July following a lack of rainfall. Wildfires have raged across the country and tourists have been issued a warning.

Glasgow Live

Scottish Water give Lanarkshire householders tips on efficient water usage

Organisation is working to maintain public water supply to customers in parts of the country hit by prolonged warm weather.

Daily Record

‘This is the future’: the Oxfordshire village living without running water

Residents of Northend, forced to rely on bottled water and a tanker, find their lives upended in the heatwave

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The Guardian view on water companies: nationalise a flawed private system

Editorial: Time to fix Britain’s broken private utility model, whereby natural monopolies are able to dupe weak regulators

Daily Mirror

Rhine runs dry and wildfires rage in France as Europe faces worst drought in 500 years

The Rhine River - which has suffered critically-low water levels due to the baking summer and scant rainfall - acts as one of western Europe's main commercial waterways as it runs through Germany and into the North Sea

The Guardian - UK

England’s water crisis should be blamed on privatisation

Letters: The Labour MP Dr Jack Cunningham warned of the dangers of water privatisation three decades ago, writes Preston Witts. Plus letters from Pam Lunn, Robert Kelso, Brian Marshall, Alan Couchman and Amanda Epps

The Guardian - UK

What are they not telling us about the damage done to our rivers?

Letters: Karen Lloyd on the Environment Agency’s lack of transparency, and Paul Sedgwick on the misguided moratorium on housebuilding across wide areas of the country

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Dublin Live

Dublin weather: Top water and sunshine tips as public urged to stay safe during heatwave

While most will enjoy the sunshine, there are always risks involved in good weather

Evening Standard

Hosepipe ban: Water rationing is on the horizon — could London really run dry?

Wildfires, parched parkland and the prospect of a hosepipe ban — as temperatures continue to soar, experts fear we may be on the cusp of months of water rationing. Ben Bryant reports

Wales Online

Welsh reservoirs show decreased water levels as extreme heat continues

Pictures show reservoirs in the Brecon Beacons looking dryer than usual in the hot weather

Manchester Evening News

Is there going to be a hosepipe ban in Greater Manchester?

Low rainfall and hot spells have left parts of the UK facing drought

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s crises have one thing in common: a failure to invest

Obsession with efficiency means infrastructure has been run into the ground rather than upgraded

Manchester Evening News

Can you fill a paddling pool during a hose pipe ban?

Many Brits may be confused over the strict rules surrounding a hosepipe ban

Daily Mirror

Hosepipe ban: How to stop water ban from wrecking your lawn?

As drought warnings spread across the nation, experts share some top tips to keep your garden lovely and green

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