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2026 UK and Ireland weather volatility and flood risks

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Latest: Weather warnings issued for rain and thunderstorms in UK, Ireland, and Nigeria

By late August 2026, the United Kingdom’s acute flash-drought has transitioned into a period of severe weather volatility. Following five consecutive heatwaves and record-breaking dryness, the Met Office has issued wides

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United Kingdom drought and rainfall patterns

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Latest: UK Met Office warns upcoming rain won't solve drought

Following a period of persistent heat and dry conditions in the United Kingdom, weather forecasts initially indicated that an incoming system might bring heavy and persistent rain to Northern Ireland, western Scotland, a