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Drought declared across East Midlands

Drought declared in East and West Midlands in driest start to year since 1976

Drought declared in East and West Midlands in driest start to year since 1976 - Three further areas – Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, East Anglia, and Thames area – move into prolonged dry weather status.

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East and West Midlands are latest regions officially in drought - which areas could be next?

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Drought declared in Midlands after hot, dry weather takes its toll

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Drought declared in West Midlands

The Environment Agency's announcement follows England's driest start to the year since 1976.

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These are the UK areas where a new hosepipe ban is predicted by September

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Drought declared across the Midlands: What next?

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Drought extended into more counties as dry weather set to continue

Dry weather is set to continue and is impacting water resources across England requiring water companies to take action to manage demand

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Drought declared in the Midlands - as people urged to 'use water wisely'

A drought has been declared in the West and East Midlands, says the Environment Agency (EA). It does not automatically mean a hosepipe ban - but water companies in those areas can implement one if they think it's necessary.