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UK and Europe face intensifying heatwaves and drought

126 clusters · 1197 sources · last updated

Latest: Urban centers face rising health risks from extreme heat

The UK and Europe continue to face intensifying heatwaves and drought. The UK’s 2026 summer was provisionally recorded as the hottest since 1884, with a mean temperature of 16.5°C. By August, 71.3% of England was in drou

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2026 UK and Ireland weather volatility and flood risks

15 clusters · 165 sources · last updated

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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