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Drought declared for whole of Wales amid sustained high temperatures
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Natural Resources Wales has declared a nationwide drought following record-low rainfall and sustained high temperatures. The declaration aims to increase monitoring of water resources and public awareness, though current water supplies for homes and businesses remain stable.
Image source, EPA By Steffan Messenger , Wales environment correspondent and Oliver Slow , BBC Wales Published 30 July 2026 A drought has been extended across the whole of Wales with the country on course for its driest July on record in 190 years.
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