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Storm surge

Recent heavy rain over north-west Britain

The last few days has seen heavy rain affecting parts of north-west Britain as an Atlantic weather front became almost stationary across Northern Ireland, Cumbria and south-west Scotland. (20 November 2009)

Recent heavy rain over north-west Britain

Storm surge

Extreme weather batters north-west Britain

Heavy rain and severe gales are affecting the north-west of Britain, bringing the risk of flooding. (19 November 2009)

Extreme weather batters north-west Britain

Infrared satellite 1500 UTC Friday 13 November 2009

Stormy weather 13 and 14 November 2009

A very unsettled spell of weather affected all parts of the UK last week, culminating in a particularly stormy, wet period on Friday and Saturday. (17 November 2009)

Stormy weather 13 and 14 November 2009

ENSEMBLES

New research shows stark challenge ahead

Emissions of CO2 will need to be reduced close to zero by 2100 if a rise in the mean global temperature beyond 2 °C is to be avoided. (17 November 2009)

New research shows stark challenge ahead

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