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Climate change made ‘summer drought 20 times more likely in Northern Hemisphere’

Climate change caused temperatures to soar during the summer this year creating soil conditions that made drought at least 20 times more likely in the Northern Hemisphere, according to a new study. Analysis revealed greenhouse gas emissions played a ...

05 Oct 2022 at 23:00

Drought declared in part of Wales after heatwave and low rainfall

A drought has been officially declared in part of Wales after an extended period of dry weather and low rainfall caused water levels to plummet. Natural Resources Wales said the threshold to trigger drought status in south-west Wales was met on ...

19 Aug 2022 at 14:05

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Chinese factories shut down after drought hits power supplies

Factories in China’s south west have shut down and a city imposed rolling blackouts after reservoirs to generate hydropower ran low in a worsening drought. Companies in Sichuan province, including makers of solar panels and cement, closed or ...

17 Aug 2022 at 10:46

Cornwall faces hosepipe ban amid drought and heatwave

A hosepipe ban is being introduced to Cornwall and parts of Devon for the first time in 26 years amid a continuing drought. South West Water said the ban would come into force from August 23 to protect dwindling supplies. The region has had ...

15 Aug 2022 at 10:54

Temperatures reach 34C ahead of three days of rain and thunder

Temperatures reached 34C on Sunday as the UK braces for three days of rain and yellow weather warnings. The Met Office said Charlwood, in Surrey, recorded the highest temperature with 34.1C. The hot weather led to several wildfires ...

14 Aug 2022 at 22:46

Thunder, lightning and floods predicted over the next few days

Forecasters are predicting thunder, lightning and flooding as a yellow weather warning comes into force across the UK. The Met Office has implemented the warning for Scotland and Northern Ireland until 11.59pm on Monday and 11....

15 Aug 2022 at 11:25

Thunderstorms to hit north of UK while south continues to sizzle

The UK is braced for sizzling temperatures in the south and thunderstorms in the north on Sunday. The hot weather has already seen several wildfires erupt across England, while a body was found in a Doncaster lake after ...

14 Aug 2022 at 11:09

Temperatures to rise to 32C ahead of thunderstorms across the UK

Parts of the UK are bracing for another day of sizzling temperatures ahead of three days of yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms. An amber weather warning for extreme heat is in place until 11.59pm on Sunday for ...

14 Aug 2022 at 15:50

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Roscrea's Nicole Drought stars at Mondello's Historic Festival

Roscrea's Nicole Drought starred at the very exciting Historic Festival races at Mondello Park last weekend. With plenty of family attractions including live music, a vintage funfair and a street food area, the ...

19 Aug 2022 at 10:33

Drought spreads as recent rainfall ‘not enough’ to alleviate dry conditions

The West Midlands has become the latest area to be declared in drought, as officials warn sustained rainfall in the coming months is needed to tackle the problem. The announcement, following the latest meeting ...

23 Aug 2022 at 18:01

Don’t call us to report hosepipe ban breaches, say police

People have been urged not to call the police to report breaches of the hosepipe ban. Forces have already received 999 calls about residents’ use of water, even before restrictions are in place. However, the ...

19 Aug 2022 at 13:36

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Urgent call on people of Kilkenny to support GOAL’s crisis response in East Africa

A humanitarian crisis on a mass scale is unfolding rapidly across East Africa. This is being driven by climate change leading to a fourth failed rainy season in Ethiopia, which has resulted in severe ...

18 Aug 2022 at 15:33

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