Disaster● ElevatedJul 10 · Jul 10, 2026, 11:15 AM
Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from halsteadgazette.co.uk · United Kingdom
Millions more people are now subject to a hosepipe ban as the nation experiences its third heatwave. This indicates a worsening water shortage due to prolonged hot weather.
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