The Environment Agency has declared a drought in the West and East Midlands.
It does not automatically mean a hosepipe ban – but water companies in those areas can implement one if they think it’s necessary.
The National Drought Group (NDG) urged people to "play their part in managing the drought and use water wisely".
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/drought-declared-in-the-midlands-as-people-are-urged-to-use-water-wisely-13396807
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