The move comes just a week after drought status was announced for north Wales and the Upper Severn catchment area including Newtown and Llanidloes. According to NRW, Wales has received just eight per cent of its long-term average rainfall during July, putting the month on course to become the driest July since records began 190 years ago. To help support river systems and wildlife, water releases are being made from reservoirs in some areas, while drought response measures and abstraction controls continue to be implemented where required. "Our teams are closely monitoring forecasts and river flows and responding to increasing environmental concerns and incidents across Wales. The announcement follows drought declarations in parts of England earlier this week, with NRW also liaising with the Environment Agency over cross-border rivers including the Wye, Severn, and Dee.