Why has drought been declared for the whole of Wales – and what does it mean?

Mark Mansfield The whole of Wales has been declared in drought after weeks of exceptionally dry weather left rivers at unusually low levels, groundwater falling and growing pressure on wildlife and farming. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) extended drought status across the country on Thursday, July 30, after conditions d

Three reservoirs in England now have "exceptionally low" water levels – with a further seven "notably low" as the country is on track for the driest July on record.

MORE than half of England and the whole of Wales are in drought as dry weather takes its toll on the country's water supply. North Wales and the Upper Severn were given drought status last week, but this has now been extended to entire country, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said today. Receiving just 8 per cent of...

Human-caused climate change is making heatwaves and drought more likely and intense.

Human-caused climate change is making heatwaves and drought more likely and intense.

Every part of Wales is now officially in drought15:40, 30 Jul 2026Updated 15:47, 30 Jul 2026Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has declared a drought across the whole of Wales after weeks of hot weather and very little rain.‌The announcement comes just a week after drought was declared in north Wales and the Upper Severn. O

The country is on course for its driest July since records began nearly 190 years ago

Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

Drought officially declared across SEVEN areas of England amid record dry spell and high temperatures  GB News