Community moves thousands of fish after brook dries out
Summary
Residents of a town in Powys, Wales moved thousands of fish from Aberhafesp Brook after it dried up due to a long period without rain. The local environmental authority, Natural Resources Wales, noted that such actions might harm fish more than help, but residents proceeded due to lack of quick response. The area has experienced its driest conditions since 1976.Key Facts
- Residents in a Powys town moved thousands of fish because Aberhafesp Brook dried up.
- The area faced prolonged dry weather with four heatwaves over the summer.
- Natural Resources Wales said moving fish could harm them due to stressed river conditions.
- North Wales declared a drought following its driest six months since 1976.
- Dave Lister, a resident, said he saw fish struggling in leftover puddles and acted with friends.
- The Met Office reported that the UK had its hottest summer on record.
- NRW stated many fish may not survive being moved, due to stress.
- Wales recorded only 555mm of rainfall between February and July, causing very low water levels.
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