http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/06/10/uk-britain-drought-idUKTRE7587AA20110610(Reuters) - The government declared a state of drought on Friday in parts of East Anglia after some areas of the country had their driest spring on record.
Declaring a region to be in a state of drought allows water companies to place curbs on the use of water.
Areas in southwest, southeast and central England and Wales are also experiencing near-drought conditions following prolonged sunny and dry weather from March.
"Drought has hit parts of East Anglia, with other areas in England and Wales also giving grounds for concern," Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said in a statement.
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