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Drought: Three water firms set to lift hosepipe bans | |
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Three water companies have signalled they will lift their hosepipe bans. | |
Seven firms put restrictions on water use in April to combat drought in southern and eastern England after two unusually dry winters. | |
But the restrictions were followed by record rainfall across England that month and more rain in May and June. | But the restrictions were followed by record rainfall across England that month and more rain in May and June. |
Anglian Water and Southern Water are to announce on Wednesday their bans will end on Thursday. Thames Water said it would also lift its ban. | |
Last week, the Environment Agency said wet weather had significantly improved river levels and reservoir stocks and reduced the risk of drought and widespread water restrictions this summer. | |
Rain and flooding | |
Heavy rain since the weekend has caused flooding in Wales and some parts of southern England. | |
On Tuesday, the village of Elmer in West Sussex was evacuated after days of rain. | |
The Environment Agency has five flood warnings and 30 flood alerts in place in south-west and eastern England. | |
As yet, there are no severe flood warnings - the highest alert, meaning there is a danger to life. | |
BBC Weather said there could heavy showers in western areas on Wednesday, which could cause flooding. | |
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Wednesday for south-west England and Wales. | |
It said heavy showers could lead to surface water flooding, particularly in west Wales, where the ground has been saturated by recent heavy rain. | |
Environment Agency Wales said river levels were not expected to rise much further, but also warned that "heavy showers could lead to localised flooding of roads from blocked drains or small streams". | |
On Saturday about 1,000 people were moved to safety from flooding in mid-Wales, with an estimated 150 rescued. | |
As the clean-up continues, scientists are to investigate whether severe flooding near Aberystwyth has contaminated land with harmful metals from abandoned mines. | |
Rain and surface water flooding on Tuesday caused more disruption around the country, including: | |
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The adverse weather is also affecting roads in various parts of the country and the BBC's Travel Unit has full details of delays and incidents on its website. | |
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The Environment Agency has urged people to remain vigilant and to check its website for the latest information. | |
It "strongly" advised the public to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through floodwaters. | |
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