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  1. Low river levels in the River Test are threatening the water supply for the region, which is served by Southern Water.
  2. Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are facing a prolonged dry weather status due to drought, monitored by the Environment Agency and Met Office.
  3. Low reservoir levels trigger water restrictions in Hampshire, while the Met Office forecasts rain for Greater Manchester.
  4. The Environment Agency confirmed that prolonged dry weather conditions have affected much of England and Sussex.

Agency confirmed prolonged dry weather, leading to a hosepipe ban by South East Water and a wildfire in Arlington.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 5
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Agency confirmed prolonged dry weather, leading to a hosepipe ban by South East Water and a wildfire in Arlington.

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