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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

July heatwave hit London economy as footfall plunged, Sadiq Khan says

London’s economy was hit by the July heatwave as the number of workers and visitors to the capital plunged, Sadiq Khan has said. The Mayor of London said that footfall dropped significantly when temperatures surpassed 40C (104F) for the first time ...

03 Oct 2022 at 17:11

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

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

New record night temperature of 26.8C revealed in July heatwave

July’s heatwave set a new record for overnight temperatures, with the thermometer going through the night without falling below 26.8C in one location, the Met Office said. The new highest daily minimum temperature was ...

23 Aug 2022 at 15:57

Deaths during July heatwave higher on average than rest of month

Deaths that occurred in England during periods of very hot weather in July were higher on average than on other days in the month, new figures show. Some 1,224 deaths took place on average each day from July 10 to 22,...

23 Aug 2022 at 14:01

Lamb found stuck in mud rescued and returned to flock

A lamb that was rescued “just in time” from drowning in mud has been safely returned to his flock. The sheep was stuck in mud for several days before being spotted by a dog walker on August 7, and was then pulled to ...

17 Aug 2022 at 15:52

Thunderstorms cause floods across Ireland

Heavy downpours and flooding have hit parts of the island of Ireland as thunderstorms marked the end of the heatwave. Met Eireann extended a status orange thunderstorm weather warning to 10pm on Monday night for ...

15 Aug 2022 at 22:45

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Thunderstorms cause floods across Ireland

16 Aug 2022 at 10:33

Northern Ireland

Thunderstorms cause floods across Ireland

15 Aug 2022 at 22:33

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