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Climate breakdown made UK heatwave 10 times more likely, study finds | Extreme weather
Climate breakdown made the recent record UK heatwave 10 times more likely, researchers have found. Analysis by World Weather Attribution reveals that temperatures in the UK during the heatwave, when it hit 40.3C, were higher than those simulated by climate models. The researchers say extreme temperatures in western Europe are […]
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UK facing drought in August following extreme heat | Drought
The UK is facing the prospect of a drought being declared in August, experts have said, warning of potential crop failures after a period of remarkably dry weather and extreme heat. Hosepipe bans for households could be brought in across the UK and farmers could be restricted from irrigating their […]
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UK weather: amber warning for extreme heat extended into next week | UK weather
The Met Office has extended an extreme heat warning for Sunday and Monday, with temperatures forecast to build to over 35C (95F) in south-east England, as an under-pressure hospital declared a major incident. The amber warning comes as extremely high temperatures in Spain and France are expected to push north […]
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