UK drought declared in North Wales and Upper Severn amid prolonged heat and hosepipe bans
Several parts of the United Kingdom have officially declared drought after a prolonged spell of hot, dry weather. North Wales and the Upper Severn are the first areas to make the declaration, with affected districts including North Gwynedd, Ynys Mon, South Gwynedd, Dee, Clwyd and parts of the Upper Severn area. The move comes as the country continues to experience severe rainfall deficits and widespread restrictions on water use.The declaration follows three heatwaves in May, June and July, with temperatures repeatedly breaking records, according to the supplied report. It says this month is on track to be the driest July... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 16:07 LONDON
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Wales activates crisis management as multiple wildfires burn and aerial support is unavailable
The Welsh government has activated crisis management arrangements as multiple wildfires continue to burn across north and south Wales. Fire crews are dealing with several separate blazes, while residents in some areas have been told to keep windows and doors closed because of smoke. The response comes amid growing concern about the scale of the fires and the lack of helicopter support.Officials said North Wales Fire and Rescue Service had received extra resources, but aerial support was not available anywhere in the UK. The government said urgent discussions were under way within Wales and at UK level to find a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:06 LONDON
