# More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:27:01Z
- Updated: 2026-07-15T10:54:40Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk661074ejo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

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