🌞 Wales is feeling the heat as drought is officially declared in several areas! Natural Resources Wales has announced that drought conditions are now hitting parts of north and south-west Wales, including North and South Gwynedd, Clywd, and Upper Severn. Meanwhile, regions like Swansea, Llanelli, and Pembrokeshire are enduring “prolonged dry weather.”
After three intense heatwaves and an exceptionally dry start to July, we’ve seen less than 2% of expected rainfall in the hardest-hit areas. Rivers are running low, wildlife is feeling the pressure, and farmers are worried about water supply and grazing for livestock.
🚒 The risks are real. We’ve already witnessed several major wildfires, with one in Blaenavon burning for days and sending smoke across southern Wales. Unless we see some serious rain soon, more areas might slip into drought status.
📌 Here’s the current breakdown:
– **Drought**: North Gwynedd, South Gwynedd, Clywd, Dee, Upper Severn
– **Prolonged Dry Weather**: North Ceredigion, Teifi, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen, Wye, Swansea and Llanelli, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend, Valleys and Vale of Glamorgan, Usk
With more dry weather predicted and further heatwaves on the horizon, it’s a tense wait to see what happens next. Stay safe, conserve water where you can, and keep an eye out for updates! 💧🌿