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What is Defra's role?
Defra, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is a UK government department responsible for environmental protection, food production, and rural communities. In this story, Southern Water needs Defra's approval for a 'Drought Order' to implement the hosepipe ban and continue abstracting water, highlighting Defra's crucial role in managing national water resources during shortages.
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