News · 30 July 2026
North and mid Wales enter drought conditions after dry spell
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Parts of north and mid Wales are the first areas in the UK to enter drought conditions, following a series of heatwaves and a drier than usual April to June. Natural Resources Wales confirmed the declaration last week, as the region has seen about 5% of its average rainfall for July. Tighter controls on water use and increased monitoring are now in place.
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