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How close is England to running out of water? | BBC News

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Parts of England are in severe drought, with some reservoirs falling to record lows after the hottest summer on record. Water restrictions like hosepipe bans have been widely introduced in parts of the country. The UK government said more than £100bn is being invested in water infrastructure, with nine new reservoirs in the pipeline. But, as droughts are expected to become more frequent and intense, questions are being asked about the long-term resilience of our water supply. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit…

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