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Environment Agency recommends rationing water as UK sees driest start to spring in 69 years

The Environment Agency warns of possibility of drought – with more frequent dry summers to come as a result of climate change.

In the sun-scorched lands of Somalia, farmers and livestock keepers have grown accustomed to the extremes of climate. In 2022, for example, the country suffered the longest drought in 40 years. This affected nearly half the national population of 18 million people. The following year, heavy and widespread flooding devastated…

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Environment Agency warns water companies may need to put in restrictions in the summer

While hosepipe bans are not currently on the table, Environment Agency warns that restrictions could become necessary

Exclusive: Government and water firms preparing for possible shortages as dry weather is expected to continue