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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
France and Catalonia face extreme heat and economic strain
27 clusters · 219 sources · last updated
Latest: France weather: extreme heat spike followed by sharp temperature drop
The summer of 2026 was recorded as the hottest since 1900, with an average temperature of 24.1°C. The season was defined by three major heatwaves totaling 53 days and a significant drought, with precipitation levels 40%
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
UK heatwave fuels record wildfires and arson
34 clusters · 173 sources · last updated
Latest: Bedfordshire firefighters respond to over 180 outdoor fires
The 2026 heatwave has intensified, with temperatures in West London reaching a record 38.1°C during a fifth heatwave of the year. This extreme heat has triggered widespread wildfires across central England. In Stourbridg