Britain: Part of Wales has also been declared in a state of drought

A state of drought was declared today in part of Wales by the British authorities, a week after this measure was taken in most of England.

The decision, which affects south-west Wales, mainly around the towns of Swansea and Llanelli, paves the way for local restrictions on water consumption, which were already in place in some places.

The decision to take this measure came after the driest spring and early summer in this region for 40 years.

In July, there was only 65.5% of the usual average rainfall and the level of some rivers is “unusually low”, according to the Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

A state of drought was declared on August 12 for most of England, especially the south.

As a result, water restrictions will be in place in London from 24 August.

Around 15 million people in the British capital and Oxford, in the west, will no longer be able to water their gardens, fill their swimming pools, small or large, wash their cars, windows or yards using a hose. .

Although there has been more moisture in recent days in Britain, it will take a lot of rain during the autumn and winter to replenish aquifers, authorities said.

Source: AMPE

Source: Capital

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