Factbox: Parts of England declare a drought: what does it mean?

LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – The government formally declared parts of England to be in drought on Friday as the country faces a period of prolonged hot and dry weather. read more The declaration does not trigger government-level intervention, but allows water companies to go further in their steps to manage supplies.Below are some key details:Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterWHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DROUGHT IS DECLARED?- All water companies are required to have a drought plan in place setting out the what restrictions they may put in place on their customers in the event …
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