Problems with power cables
Contact National Grid on 0800 40 40 90
Report a power cut by dialling 105
If a power cable issue could cause a significant risk to the public, contact the emergency services on 999.
Met office
What to do it you're experiencing water supply issues
It is essential to have a plan in place for if your farm loses access to water.
Extreme weather and temperature changes can make your farm vulnerable to water supply interruptions.
With threats such as freeze-thaw, droughts and heatwaves being key factors in water supply disruptions, it's important to stay one step ahead.
This is particularly the case if you farm livestock. For instance, lactating cows need between 60 and 100 litres of water per day, while lactating sows and gilts may require 15 to 30 litres per day.
The NFU has put together a guide in partnership with the AHDB and Water UK, which provides useful advice and explains the support you can expect from your supplier.
Visit the AHDB website to read it: AHDB | Water supply problems? A guide for livestock farms.
There is also guidance from the Welsh Government on extreme weather events for farmers and land managers: GOV.WALES | Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Natural Resources Wales flood warnings
NRW provides a flood information service, which provides flood warnings, river, sea, groundwater and rainfall level information, and a five-day flood risk outlook for Wales.
Visit Natural Resources Wales.
Preparing for a flood
Natural Resources Wales have put a list of checks and measures that people can do in preparation for a flood.
You can get further advice on what to do and how to stay safe during a flood from the National Flood Forum or the British Red Cross.
You can also speak to a Floodline adviser by calling 0345 988 1188. This is a 24 hour service.
Rivers
Shoothill GaugeMap is an interactive map containing the latest British and Irish river level flow, groundwater and camera data from the Environment Agency, National Resources Wales and other environmental bodies across Scotland and Ireland.
Get river level information near you
Flood alerts
Welsh members can sign up to the NRW flood alerts.
Get flood warnings and alerts for Wales
During a flood
- Call 999 if you are in danger.
- Check the latest situation on NRW's live flood map or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
- Read more about what to do in a flood.
Forage Aid
If you’re a UK farmer whose livestock is suffering the effects of an extreme weather event or Act of God, Forage Aid can help by getting emergency forage and bedding to you.
