The restrictions were first introduced for the county on July 11 by Anglian Water.

It followed record-breaking temperatures and prolonged dry conditions, including the hottest June ever recorded, with Lingwood reaching 37.7C.

The hot weather has led to droughts in water supplies for farming (Image: Elveden Estate)

At the end of last month, the Environment Agency announced that Norfolk was suffering from “flash drought” as a result of very low rainfall and high temperatures.

The county has experienced its........

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