Royal Welsh Show 2016: In pictures – heatwave hits visitors

Temperatures at the Royal Welsh Show soared on Tuesday (19 July) and it wasn’t just the ice creams that were melting.

Organisers of the event had an additional articulated lorry load of bottled water delivered on the Monday evening, in order to ensure there was enough for the crowds.

These photos give a flavour of the heatwave.

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Some visitors soaked up the sun while watching the main ring

© Richard Stanton

While others used animal brollies as parasols

© Richard Stanton

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Animals and their owners had to take a rest in the rings

© Tim Scrivener

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Livestock relied on fans and a good soaking to keep their temperatures down

© Richard Stanton

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And water and ice cream were very popular

© Richard Stanton