'No one can control the weather': Dry winter prompts summer drought warning across south east England

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Businesses urged to improve water management, as Environment Agency warns of a possible drought this summer

Another period of "exceptionally low" rainfall during the final months of last year has prompted warnings of a potential drought next summer across south east England, with water companies in the region...

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