Drought Declared Across Wales Amid Record-Dry July

Drought has been declared across the whole of Wales, with conditions deteriorating and July 2026 on course to be the driest July in the country since records began nearly 190 years ago.

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Drought declared across the whole of Wales

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Sky Published 30 July 2026

Drought declared across the whole of Wales

BBC Published 30 July 2026

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'

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