'Growing water shortage': Drought conditions set to stretch throughout Autumn

James Murray
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Businesses and households urged to continue to pursue water-saving measures, as National Drought Group warns impact of record dry period is set to continue

Drought warnings are expected to remain in place throughout the autumn for much of the UK, despite recent rainfall and the prospects of a wetter than average winter. The National Drought Group today...

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