Drought and hosepipe bans remain despite wettest week since early February
2 sources·Updated September 8, 2026
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- The Independent·13h agoIt’s been the wettest week since early February – so why are we still in drought and under hosepipe bans?
Despite recent wet conditions, ‘further significant rainfall’ is needed before drought conditions can end, environment bosses warn
Read at The Independent → - BBC Top Stories·1d agoDrought and hosepipe bans remain despite wettest week since early February
Parts of England and Wales have seen more rain than any other week since early February but are still in drought.
Read at BBC Top Stories →
