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East England Faces Severe Drought, Urges Water Caution

8/26/2025

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Anglian Water reports the lowest rainfall in the East of England since 1976, urging caution in water use.
From February to July 2025, the region received only 165mm of rain, the third lowest since 1899.
High temperatures and low rainfall are stressing the environment, affecting water availability for agriculture and industry.
Companies are monitoring water supplies but have not yet implemented hosepipe bans.

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Story summary

Anglian Water reports the lowest rainfall in the East of England since 1976, urging caution in water use.
From February to July 2025, the region received only 165mm of rain, the third lowest since 1899.
High temperatures and low rainfall are stressing the environment, affecting water availability for agriculture and industry.
Companies are monitoring water supplies but have not yet implemented hosepipe bans.