Wales on course for driest July since records began

Nation.Cymru staff Wales is on course to record its driest July since records began almost 200 years ago, as prolonged heat and a near-total lack of rain deepen drought conditions across the country. Provisional figures from the Met Office show Wales has received just 7.9mm of rainfall so far this month, shattering the

Only 5.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in England in July so far.

Only 5.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in England in July so far.

Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have their driest July since records began 190 years ago.