Emirates News Agency – Britain announces drought in 8 regions

LONDON, 13th August / WAM / The British government today declared a state of drought in 8 parts of England, including “Devon, Kent, East Anglia and Lincolnshire” as water levels continue to decline.

Five water companies decided to impose stricter controls on water use, including a ban on the use of water hoses.

The controls come as dry weather, combined with the current heat wave and record temperatures in July, are draining rivers and groundwater reserves.

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Wm/ Mustafa Badr Al-Din

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