Experts at Natural Resources Wales have said that the hot and dry summer has been a clear reminder of the need to prepare for more weather extremes and the need to use our water resources wisely. The warning comes as six areas in Wales are being moved from 'drought' to 'drought recovery status'.
The environmental agency confirmed that recent rainfall has improved the situation in south west Wales and has triggered the threshold to move to a position of recovery. Senior decision makers from NRW, Welsh Government, water companies and key representative groups met on Thursday (October 27) to consider the latest hydrological and environmental data for Wales at the Drought Liaison Group meeting.
The south west saw 115% of its long-term average rainfall for September and October so far has received 77% of the long-term rainfall average in October (as of October 25). River flows across the area have recovered to normal, or above normal for the time of year as a result. Wetter soil has also reduced concerns for the environment, wildlife, habitats and land management.
