Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Summary
Parts of Wales have been declared in drought due to very low rainfall, record dry conditions, and ongoing heatwaves. Rivers and groundwater levels are exceptionally low, leading to problems for wildlife, farming, and natural habitats.Key Facts
- Wales has received only about 5% of its usual July rainfall this year.
- North and parts of mid Wales, including Gwynedd, Anglesey, Dee, Clwyd, and Upper Severn, are officially in drought status.
- The drought declaration is based on extremely low river and groundwater levels and impacts on wildlife and farming.
- Rivers such as the Clwyd, Wye, Alwen, Alyn, and Conwy are running at very low levels.
- Extra water is being released from reservoirs to support river flows in some areas.
- Wildfires have occurred in north and south east Wales due to the dry conditions.
- The drought is described as an environmental drought, affecting natural ecosystems before causing widespread crop failure or water shortages.
- July could become the driest month in Wales for nearly 190 years if more rain does not fall soon.
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