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has also managed to construct a 2,000 litre tank for harvesting rainwater and using it to water his crops during the dry season. Bamwenda mulching his garden. A set up 2000 litre tank at Bamwenda n’s home Already the opening of land for commercial farming has had a significant impact

of time. “That being said, we could see some relatively high rainfall totals building up. We're talking 15-20 millimetres perhaps. And whilst this is coming in a relatively short period of time, it is going to be some welcome rain for many places. Lots of gardeners, farmers have been calling out

with the weather forecast through the week.” Advice on staying safe in cold weather With freezing temperatures as well as snow and ice impacting many areas of the UK, the Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign offers practical advice to help you prepare your home, garden, and daily routines for winter

ending (mm) Inverbervie (Aberdeenshire) 41.6 0600 UTC 12 August Aberdeen, Craibstone 32.4 0700 UTC 12 August Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden 25.8 2300 UTC 11 August The table below lists the highest daily rainfall totals recorded by the network of rain-gauges registered by the Met Office from 0900 UTC

about keeping cool in hot weather with WeatherReady from the Met Office.  Will we get record-breaking heat?   The record high temperature in the UK is 38.7°C, which was reached at Cambridge Botanic Garden on 25 July 2019.   The Met Office’s Rebekah Sherwin added: “Weather forecast models are run

in demand if rain is predicted because consumers are less likely to water their gardens.   Location also plays a part. In built-up areas or cities, water consumption tends to remain unchanged until temperatures reach 20 or 21 degrees. But in the north, where it’s cooler, it only has to get to around 18

for warnings of closures and follow signed diversion routes.”  People should make preparations, secure garden furniture and bins, avoid parking near trees and remain cautious.   For more information on how to prepare for severe weather, please visit our WeatherReady advice.  Storm Dudley Storm

of time. “That being said, we could see some relatively high rainfall totals building up. We're talking 15-20 millimetres perhaps. And whilst this is coming in a relatively short period of time, it is going to be some welcome rain for many places. Lots of gardeners, farmers have been calling out

and ice in places, there are a number of simple steps you can take to prepare your home, garden, or business for the winter weather. Our WeatherReady pages provide expert seasonal advice from carefully selected organisations to help keep you and your property safe, from steps to prevent sub-zero

affected around a million homes. Property damage was widespread, and fatalities were reported in Ayrshire and County Donegal. The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh suffered significant tree damage.  Storm Éowyn underwent explosive cyclogenesis, with pressure dropping from 991hPa to 941hPa in 24 hours