A drought is officially declared across Wales as prolonged dry weather continues, with July forecast to be the driest in almost 190 years. Multiple outlets report that conditions have deteriorated as rainfall remains well below average and temperatures stay high. Government and climate reporting cited by the articles point to record-low river flows, dry soils and widespread wildfires. BBC Sport and Sky News say drought coverage extends across the whole of Wales, while WalesOnline specifies that every part of the country is officially in drought and publishes a full list of affected areas. The Guardian adds that the declaration follows a period of heatwaves and lack of rainfall and references drought status being announced in north Wales and the Upper Severn. The Independent also reports record-low river levels and describes the July forecast as the driest since records began, nearing 190 years. Overall, the reports agree that drought measures are expanding across Wales due to sustained rainfall deficits and ongoing impacts on water levels and wildfire risk.