Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has an established plan if drought is declared in Wales. The country is experiencing its driest year since 1976 this year, with a hosepipe ban set to be introduced in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire from August 19. Reservoirs in the regions are approaching drought levels amid extreme temperatures and increased demand for water.
Meanwhile reservoirs in the Brecon Beacons are looking dryer than usual, with islands normally surrounded by water instead surrounded by dry land. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has advised people to take four-minute showers and re-use their washing up water in their garden to conserve supplies.
As it stands, experts have declared 'prolonged dry weather' status in Wales rather than 'drought', with the country experiencing only 61% of expected rainfall between March and July this year. But what would happen if we entered the next stage?
