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Drought continues in south-east Wales but rainfall brings hope to other areas
Natural Resources Wales said 78% of expected September rainfall is helping south-west Wales recover, while other regions remain in drought and under monitoring.
- Natural Resources Wales confirmed that south-west Wales, including Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, is moving into "recovery from drought" status after receiving 78% of expected September rainfall.
- Summer 2026 was the driest July in 190 years and the driest July-August period since 1976, while the Met Office reported it as the hottest summer on record.
- Despite these improvements, North Wales, South-east Wales, and the Upper Severn remain in drought status with enhanced environmental monitoring continuing due to persistently low river levels.
- Rhian Thomas, Sustainable Water and Nature Manager at NRW, cautioned that "we cannot be complacent," noting the environment requires more sufficient autumn rainfall to fully recover.
- NRW is planning for climate change and supporting the "Let's Save Water" campaign, aiming to make Wales more resilient to future drought conditions.
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