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What causes a drought?
Droughts happen when an area gets much less rain than usual over a long period. This story mentions 'consecutive heatwaves and record low rainfall' in England and Wales. When demand for water goes up, like the 30% mentioned, and there isn't enough rain to replenish supplies, the ground and rivers dry out, leading to severe water shortages.
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