Drought declared in parts of Wales as July on course to be driest in nearly 200 years
Summary
Parts of Wales are now officially in drought due to very low rainfall, low river levels, heatwaves, and wildfires. July is set to be the driest month in Wales in nearly 200 years, causing serious problems for wildlife, farming, and water supplies.Key Facts
- North Wales and the Upper Severn are declared drought areas by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
- Rivers including Clwyd, Alwen, Alyn, and Wye have recorded record low water flows.
- Prolonged dry weather and heatwaves have caused several wildfires in Wales, some still burning.
- The Welsh government activated crisis plans due to firefighting resource shortages.
- July’s rainfall is less than 2% of the expected amount in the drought areas.
- Welsh Water has issued hosepipe bans in parts of west Wales despite reservoir levels being generally healthy.
- The drought follows a summer of similar conditions across parts of England, Wales, and Scotland.
- Scientists link the drought and heat to climate change, which is expected to make UK summers hotter and drier by 2070.
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