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16,000,000 people in London to come under a hosepipe ban | News UK
Millions of people in London and the south east of England are now under a hosepipe ban.
Thames Water announced the ban today, saying it comes after weeks of hot, dry weather and multiple heatwaves.
The restriction, also known as a temporary use ban (Tub), will begin at 00.01am on Thursday.
The water supplier said: ‘We’ve been working around the clock to maintain water supplies, but we now need everyone’s help to reduce non-essential water use.’
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