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at the conclusion of mental health awareness week in the UK. Information Content Manager at mental health charity Mind, Rosie Weatherley, said to BBC: “The weather can have a big impact on how we feel, especially when seasons change. A lack of daylight can impact our mood, especially during darker

go through the day. But for most, as I said, much drier than it has been. “And we'll see bright or sunny spells through the day with lighter winds feeling quite pleasant. Temperatures around or again a touch above average, high teens, low 20s. So, yes, a big improvement for most of us after what's

Briefing note Improved seasonal forecast for Eastern Africa Adoption of Objective Forecasts expected to improve community resilience in the region A big change has taken place “back stage” in the way the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) makes its seasonal forecasts since May

experiences most winters. High winds, freezing temperatures or heavy rainfall can all have a big impact during  winter, but we can all take some simple steps to safeguard our homes and possessions against them.” Surprising winter essentials Brits don’t own The lack of preparation around winter time

places are likely to get to their heatwave levels as we go towards the end of the week and into this weekend. “Starting off though, looking at the bigger picture currently, and we have the jet stream running over northern parts of the UK. This is then driving a feature that's going to bring some

from fundamental research into understanding the structure, processes and interactions in the atmosphere to creating and applying new and innovative techniques to identify and measure these in model and observation data. This session invites talks from participants who want to discuss both the big

-term underpinning stresses which include big infrastructure issues, climate change etc. A large piece of analysis on the emissions in the city - the Belfast Net Zero Carbon Roadmap - was also commissioned. That identified where to address resources to reduce emissions, particularly around buildings

.) They will also be interested in whether the sea is calm or very rough. Farmers grow plants and/or animals for food and other uses. Many farmers work on big pieces of land. Farmers need to know if and when they can do certain tasks. Some tasks like harvesting might be much more difficult in wet weather

of pollution can be damaging to our health, but the more that you are exposed to, the bigger the risk and the larger the impact it can have. www.metoffice.gov.uk | 6 © Crown Copyright 2024, Met Office TRUE OR FALSE Q3. Air pollution contributes to between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths per year in the UK

actions to prepare themselves and support their friends and neighbours. “This might mean having a flu jab, checking your vehicle and property are ready for the changing weather conditions, or offering support to your elderly or vulnerable neighbours. Thinking ahead can make a big difference