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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

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

for the geographical variations in sea-level change over the Bay of Bengal region and local-scale variations within and between the Bangladesh coastal zones • Understand the factors responsible for the deep uncertainty associated with sea-level projections for the end of the 21 st century onward, which places

Engagement Strategy By 31 st May for CSA 6. AB & LM 7. BEIS & Met Office 8. WL, AS, RB, AB 9. WL Met Office and the EA to follow-up to discuss including water quality information on the beach forecast service. Future papers to include deliverability information reflecting on cost and implications of work

. Decision: For D1.5 the group agree that the deliverable has been met, and that the work should be continued to develop possible solutions for future implementation within the resource constraints. e. D1.6a – Improvements to the display & discoverability of beach safety forecasts (BT) Research

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

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

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

, 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