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Mayor Sian Drinan says she cannot picture Brecon without the Gurkhas and their families.

Brecon Jazz Festival

Brecon mayor 'can’t imagine' town without its Nepalese community

Welsh Water Dwr Cymru

Hosepipe ban affecting about 33,000 homes in Wales lifted

The River Wye in Powys.

The River Wye in Powys.

Key summit to explore impact of drought on Powys waterway

Keepers Pond – also known as Pen-ffordd-Goch Pond – is a scheduled monument of historical significance, located on the south eastern tip of the national park, below Crickhowell.

Keepers Pond – also known as Pen-ffordd-Goch Pond – is a scheduled monument of historical significance, located on the south eastern tip of the national park, below Crickhowell.

'Dangerously low' water level on lake popular with watersports fans as hazards emerge

Gayle Evans captured this heartbreaking image near Rhayader's pump track, as Gwastedyn Hill burns in the background. A wildfire broke out on the hill, outside Rhayader, on August 12.

Gayle Evans captured this heartbreaking image near Rhayader's pump track, as Gwastedyn Hill burns in the background. A wildfire broke out on the hill, outside Rhayader, on August 12.

Powys Green Party members forced to flee home as heatwaves dry up water supply

An Aerial view shows debris and mud covering settlements following flash floods on August 29, 2026 in DevGhat village, Nepal.

An Aerial view shows debris and mud covering settlements following flash floods on August 29, 2026 in DevGhat village, Nepal.

Powys town with huge Nepalese community raises money for victims of deadly flood

The last of the recent wildfires in Powys last week burnt a huge area of around 116 hectares – roughly the size of 290 football fields.

The last of the recent wildfires in Powys last week burnt a huge area of around 116 hectares – roughly the size of 290 football fields.

Huge hill fire destroyed area the size of 290 football pitches, fire service confirms

The aftermath of the wildfire in the Glascwm area at the end of August.

The aftermath of the wildfire in the Glascwm area at the end of August.

Full picture of ecological impact of Powys wildfires expected to take months

More wet weather expected as thunderstorm warning comes into force in Powys

The Met Office's yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covers Powys, Wrexham and the Welsh borders, with heavy rain, hail, lightning and localised flooding possible on Friday afternoon and evening.

The Met Office's yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covers Powys, Wrexham and the Welsh borders, with heavy rain, hail, lightning and localised flooding possible on Friday afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorms could hit Powys as Met Office warns of flooding, hail and lightning

Those attending festivals this weekend have been warned about strong winds and potential rain by the Met Office

Those attending festivals this weekend have been warned about strong winds and potential rain by the Met Office

Met Office issues warning for festivalgoers as forecast for bank holiday revealed

Torrential rain and poor visibility on the A470 between Builth Wells and Erwood during a thunderstorm on Thursday afternoon.

Torrential rain and poor visibility on the A470 between Builth Wells and Erwood during a thunderstorm on Thursday afternoon.

Storm batters A470 in Powys: Driver says 'I've never driven in conditions like that'

The Crickhowell crew was hugely involved in the Llangynidr wildfire, near Ebbw Vale, in early August.

The Crickhowell crew was hugely involved in the Llangynidr wildfire, near Ebbw Vale, in early August.

Powys fire station 'barely had time to catch breath', amid nearly 100 calls

Fire engines were reported responding to a fire in the Rhayader area on Sunday afternoon, August 23, with reports locally suggesting the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire had reignited.

Fire engines were reported responding to a fire in the Rhayader area on Sunday afternoon, August 23, with reports locally suggesting the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire had reignited.

Met Office speaks out on cause of 'mini tornado' spotted in wake of Powys hill fire

Some areas could see between 50-75mm of rainfall on Thursday.

Some areas could see between 50-75mm of rainfall on Thursday.

Flooding possible in Powys, as dry spell followed by thunderstorms

The Met Office has shared some advice, including what you should and shouldn't do during a thunderstorm

The Met Office has shared some advice, including what you should and shouldn't do during a thunderstorm

Met Office shares 6 things you should and shouldn't do at home during a thunderstorm

Dry conditions are visible across the Severn Valley near Caersws as prolonged hot weather and below-average rainfall continue to affect farms and countryside across Mid Wales.

Dry conditions are visible across the Severn Valley near Caersws as prolonged hot weather and below-average rainfall continue to affect farms and countryside across Mid Wales.

Farmers forced to feed winter silage to cattle as drought takes toll across Powys

Weather warning issued for thunderstorms and flash flooding in parts of Powys

Footage shows dust devils appearing on Llangynidr Mountain

Footage shows dust devils appearing on Llangynidr Mountain

Eerie 'twisters' seen swirling above mountain after devastating wildfire

The UK could be in for a wet autumn and winter due to an

The UK could be in for a wet autumn and winter due to an

'Unprecedented' El Nino to bring autumn and winter storms to UK, Met Office warns

Low water levels at Clywedog Reservoir near Llanidloes as Wales continues to experience drought conditions following one of the driest summers on record.

Low water levels at Clywedog Reservoir near Llanidloes as Wales continues to experience drought conditions following one of the driest summers on record.

First drought order sought for River Severn in decades as water crisis deepens

Environment Agency

Llyn Clywedog levels continue to fall as agencies monitor impact of drought

Rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for parts of the UK just days after the latest heatwave

Rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for parts of the UK just days after the latest heatwave

Rain and thunderstorms forecast for UK as weather cools after fifth heatwave

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has come under pressure to take action on reservoir construction as Clywedog and others across the country are

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has come under pressure to take action on reservoir construction as Clywedog and others across the country are

PM under pressure over new reservoirs as Clywedog and others 'exceptionally low'

Large plumes of smoke could be seen across Newtown as firefighters tackled a blaze on Trehafren Hill on August 12.

Large plumes of smoke could be seen across Newtown as firefighters tackled a blaze on Trehafren Hill on August 12.

Fire that devastated hill above Newtown was 'deliberately started'

The Llyn Clywedog reservoir showing exposed banks and receding water levels following a prolonged period of warm and dry weather.

The Llyn Clywedog reservoir showing exposed banks and receding water levels following a prolonged period of warm and dry weather.

Concern over rapidly falling levels at reservoir as fishery warns of impact on jobs

Rail journeys delayed and cancelled as severe weather hits TfW services

Met Office considers rare extreme heat warning amid 36C heatwave forecast

A cyclist is surrounded by brown grass which has gone dry in the drought-like conditions in Richmond Park, London. The extreme weather of summer 2026 has included two record-breaking heatwaves in May and June that led to more than 2,800 excess deaths.

A cyclist is surrounded by brown grass which has gone dry in the drought-like conditions in Richmond Park, London. The extreme weather of summer 2026 has included two record-breaking heatwaves in May and June that led to more than 2,800 excess deaths.

New heat alerts for UK's fifth heatwave of the year as Powys reservoir level drops

Powys dam named best place in UK to view upcoming solar eclipse

Italy has placed 27 of its major cities under a level three warning.

Italy has placed 27 of its major cities under a level three warning.

Is it safe to travel to Italy as 27 major cities placed under red heat warning?

Ann Owen, from Machynlleth, Food Partnership Coordinator for Ceredigion

Ann Owen, from Machynlleth, Food Partnership Coordinator for Ceredigion

Mid Wales grower says 'significant amount' of crops set for compost heap amid drought

The River Teme is increasingly dry.

The River Teme is increasingly dry.

Entire Wales now in drought as July set to be driest on record

Wildfires have impacted countries like Spain and France this summer

Wildfires have impacted countries like Spain and France this summer

Foreign Office issues advice for 5 European countries amid increased wildfire risk

London has been very hot throughout June and July with temperatures set to rise again soon

London has been very hot throughout June and July with temperatures set to rise again soon

UK facing fourth heatwave this week as Met Office forecasts temperatures over 30C

Drought declared in parts of Powys as heatwaves and wildfires rage

When rain will fall in mid Wales as Met Office predicts break in sunny spell

Royal Welsh Show

Hour by hour forecast shows Royal Welsh Show set for fine weather as heat eases

A dried up river bed in north east Wales.

A dried up river bed in north east Wales.

Natural Resources Wales

Wales gets 5% of expected July rain as NRW moves Powys to dry weather status

At least seven more days of heatwave on the way, Met Office warns

Weather library image

Weather library image

When the heatwave will reach its hottest point in Powys

In the last heatwave in June, in which Wales’ record temperature for the month was broken, half of all Powys schools were closed.

In the last heatwave in June, in which Wales’ record temperature for the month was broken, half of all Powys schools were closed.

Newtown primary school shut for the day, as 5 others in Powys closing early

Five Powys schools are now set to close early on Friday due to latest heatwave

Schools in Powys are closing early due to the latest heatwave

Schools in Powys are closing early due to the latest heatwave

Powys schools set for afternoon closures as latest heatwave brings 30C temperatures

Parts of the UK are set to experience another heatwave in July 2026, but how long will it last?

Parts of the UK are set to experience another heatwave in July 2026, but how long will it last?

When will the July heatwave end? Met Office reveals how long we've got left

The Met Office has said the next heatwave is expected in the coming days

The Met Office has said the next heatwave is expected in the coming days

When is the next heatwave? Parts of the UK to see temperatures hit 34C in July

The next UK heatwave could arrive soon, according to weather forecasts

The next UK heatwave could arrive soon, according to weather forecasts

When the next heatwave could hit the UK as 30C temperatures forecast soon

The incident has now stood down

The incident has now stood down

Welsh Ambulance Service stands down critical incident after heatwave

Around 240 properties were said to have been affected, with Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru providing bottled water to affected residents.

Around 240 properties were said to have been affected, with Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru providing bottled water to affected residents.

Bursts leave hundreds in Powys without water amid record-breaking Welsh heat

The hottest June day on record in Wales was smashed this week.

The hottest June day on record in Wales was smashed this week.

This was the hottest place in Powys, according to Met Office

Gritter lorries have been out and about on the county's roads to spread sand as the asphalt 'melts' in the heat

Gritter lorries have been out and about on the county's roads to spread sand as the asphalt 'melts' in the heat

Powys County Council

Why gritter lorries have been driving along Powys' road in this heat

Machynlleth Railway Station

Machynlleth Railway Station

Powys passengers hit by more train cancellations until tonight

The recent heatwave this week has broken multiple records

The recent heatwave this week has broken multiple records

Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say

Welsh Water have issued advice

Welsh Water have issued advice

Families urged to use water wisely as heatwave sends demand soaring in Wales