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Big dry grips Britain

Residents in southeast England are facing water restrictions as a drought takes hold after two unusually dry winters.

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Parts of Britain are in the grip of a drought after two unusually dry winters have left reservoirs well below normal levels.

Water authorities have brought in hose-pipe bans across the southeast and people are being asked to use water conservatively.

It's a big concern for farmers as half of England is either in drought or at risk from drought.

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Authorities say the drought zone could be extended if significant rain doesn't fall soon.


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