Whole of Wales issued water warning due to 'prolonged dry' status

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES SAYS 'TRIGGER LEVELS' MET, NO USAGE BANS BUT PEOPLE URGED TO 'USE WATER WISELY'

- By OWEN HUGHES Chief Reporter [e-mail].

A WATER warning has been issued for the whole of Wales due to "warm and dry" conditions. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said the whole nation has been moved into "prolonged dry weather" status.

This comes after a warm and dry July which has led to reduced river flows and soil moisture levels.

It comes on the back of a warm and sunny spring with low rainfall levels.

The new status does not mean any ban on water usage for things like gardens but people are urged to use water wisely and follow local advice from the suppliers Dwr Cymru and (in parts of northeast Wales) Hafren Dyfrdwy.

Natural Resources Wales said: "The warm and dry conditions we have experienced throughout July has taken its toll on the natural environment.