Drought has been officially declared in parts of Wales. This was followed by a longdroughtthat caused water levels to drop sharply due to low rainfall.
The threshold for triggering drought conditions in southwest Wales was reached on Friday, Wales Natural Resources said.
Affected areas include North Ceredigion, Tayfi, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen, Swansea, Llanelli, Nice Port Talbot and Bridgeend.
The NRW and the Welsh Government's Drought Liaison Group made the decision after discussing the effects of prolonged heat waves on the environment, particularly on rivers and reservoirs.
In parts of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, hosepipe bans have also been implemented as they strain public water supplies.
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Athena Pictures)Natalie Hall from NRW said:
"This can affect not only some of our most valuable habitats and species, but also systems we often take for granted, such as our water supply.
"Decision to declare drought conditions in south-west Wales after it became clear that the lack of rain and the recent heat were putting great strain on rivers, reservoirs and groundwater tables.
“It may be raining in certain parts of Wales, but it can still take a long time to recover from the drought, so water is a precious resource.
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Athena Pictures)July rainfall across the region was only 65.5% of the average, with water levels in all rivers lower than expected. Ewenny, Teifi and Taf are "very low," NRW said, making it a good choice for this time of year.
Water levels are so low that the remains of the village of Llanguddin, Powis, which flooded in the 19th century to create a reservoir for Lake Vyrnwy and supply Liverpool, have recently resurfaced. appeared.
Wales is experiencing the driest five months of her 40 years, from March to July, and the rest of the country is also affected by dry weather.
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PA)Last year, Wales used the equivalent of 356 Olympic swimming pools of water daily, and in recent weeks the country's daily Demand increased by 25%.
Experts say the current forecast rainfall is short and intense and unlikely to change the situation significantly, requiring significant rainfall over the fall and winter to ensure recovery. It states that
