Drought is extended in parts of UK after 23million Brits hit by hosepipe bans

DROUGHT has been declared across the whole of Wales, following low rainfall and sustained high temperatures. This comes after half of England is also currently in drought, following an announcement by the Environment Agency. This month is on course to be the driest in 190 years Credit: Andrew Bartlett/Cover Images Natural Resources Wales has announced this month on course to be the driest July in Wales since records began 190 years ago. As a result, the decision was made to extend the drought warning across the whole of Wales. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Following low rainfall and sustained high temperatures across the country, more than 23million residents across the UK have also been placed under hosepipe restrictions. Last week, parts of North Wales and the Upper Severn declared drought, becoming the first recorded cases in the UK this year. Comment now