Disaster● LowJul 10 · Jul 10, 2026, 8:45 AM
Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from dudleynews.co.uk · United Kingdom
Millions more people are now under a hosepipe ban as the nation experiences a third heatwave. This measure is likely due to water scarcity caused by persistently high temperatures.
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