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this weekend. The RNLI have launched their Respect the Water campaign, reminding people to stay safe near the water. Ross Macleod, RNLI Coastal Safety Manager advises: ‘for those who are planning to go into the water, the best way to stay safe is to choose a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red

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and pneumonia. “Simple precautions such as wrapping up warm when going outside, sleeping with the windows closed at night and having plenty of hot food and drinks throughout the day can help keep these risks at bay. “We’d also urge everyone to keep a friendly eye on older relatives, friends

break, just like on a beach. The breaking waves exert a drag on the Polar Night Jet, which weakens and distorts it. If the waves are strong enough, they may decelerate the jet sufficiently so that the westerlies turn easterly. Such a change in airflow disrupts the stratospheric polar vortex either

, overnight into Monday. Although not expected, impacts could include localised flooding from watercourses, drains, channels and flooding from overland flow. “The risk of coastal flooding remains very low. However, we urge people to stay away from exposed areas on beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths

people not to underestimate the distance waves can travel up the beach or harbour wall. Although it can be tempting to get close, it isn’t worth risking your life to take photos or to dodge waves. "If you plan on going out walking after the storm, be wary. Storms change our landscape through coastal

of sandy beaches and coastline, and damage to coastal ecosystems. Human health and mortality • Rising temperatures will increase the risk of heat stress and heat stroke, with heatwaves becoming more dangerous when combined with water shortages. • Working outside during the day in the hotter months

weather and would remind people not to underestimate the distance waves can travel up the beach or harbour wall. Although it can be tempting to get close, it isn’t worth risking your life to take photos or to dodge waves. "If you plan on going out walking this weekend, be wary. High winds and big

over 25% of GDP. • South Asia’s mangrove forests and seagrass meadows, some of the most extensive and biodiverse in the world, are threatened by rising sea levels, more intense cyclones, and storm surges. The world’s largest mangrove forest (the Sundarbans) located in the Bay of Bengal provides

and the Isle of Wight. Storm Ciarán exacerbated existing flooding problems with many rivers bursting their banks. At West Bay in Dorset, a section of cliff collapsed into the sea. In Surrey, storm Ciarán caused a power outage at three water treatment plants leaving thousands without a water supply