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  spell,” he said. As people in Kakamega wait for the rains to come, others have been using Echoka’s portable water tank trailer to fetch water for irrigation especially for vegetable gardens, while others use the same to fetch water for construction among other uses, earning the farmer up to $100

• Summer 2022: a historic season for northern hemisphere heatwaves

  into a global context. Five weather stations from London to Lincolnshire have reached 40°C or more, with Coningsby in Lincolnshire topping out at 40.3°C. In what has been an historic day, over 30 weather stations have exceeded the previous record of 38.7°C set at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens

• Beyond fruit and timber: the many other benefits of trees in today’s climate

  . In urban landscapes trees along streets, or in gardens and parks can provide much-needed shade; helping to lower temperatures and protect people from heat and UV. The purple emperor butterfly is one of the UK’s most attractive woodland butterflies. Picture: Shutterstock “While in rural landscapes, single

• When will it rain next?

  2025 If you’ve been wondering when the next rain shower will arrive, you’re not alone. Across much of the UK, this spring has been unusually dry. While the sunshine has been welcome for many, it’s also raised concerns, particularly for farmers, gardeners, and anyone relying on regular rainfall. Why

• What are the August Bank Holiday’s current weather records?

  August Bank Holiday Monday on record for the UK and England was 33.2°C, recorded at both Heathrow (London) and Cambridge Botanic Garden on 26 August 2019, while Scotland’s highest was 25.6°C at Kelso (Roxburghshire) in 1984. Wales reached 26.5°C at Crossway (Gwent) in 1991, and Northern Ireland saw

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  and innovation in health and social care • DCLG Estate Regeneration Programme – 100 estates: regeneration and physical redevelopment for wider socio-economic and health benefit • DCLG Garden suburbs, towns and cities – 12 sites: self-sustaining, infrastructure and green open spaces • DCLG Brownfield land

• Week ahead: Unsettled start but warming towards the end of the week

  of the week Author: Met Office Tue 5 May 2026 The week ahead brings a marked change in conditions, with colder air moving south across the UK during the middle of the week. While frosts are not unusual in early May, the combination of northerly winds and clear nights means gardeners and growers

• What are the top ten highest temperatures recorded in July?

  such extremes more frequent. The top ten hottest July days on record Coningsby, Lincolnshire recorded 40.3°C on July 19, 2022 Cambridge Botanical Garden, Cambridge recorded 38.7°C on July 25, 2019 Pitsford, Northamptonshire recorded 38.2°C on July 18, 2022 Heathrow, London recorded 37.8°C on July 31

• Warnings for thunderstorms issued, but why do we get them in warm weather?

  of flash flooding and, if so, putting a flood plan in place along with an emergency kit. It’s also a good idea to secure loose items outdoors, such as garden furniture, trampolines, or bins, before any gusty winds arrive. Travel disruption is also possible, so checking road conditions or public

• NCIC Monthly Summary

  of 114% of average. The UK monthly extremes were as follows: A maximum temperature of 22.9 °C was recorded at Kew Gardens (Greater London) on the 29th. A minimum temperature of -3.8 °C was recorded at Aboyne (Aberdeenshire) on the 15th. In the 24 hours ending 0900 UTC on the 5th, 102.6 mm of rain fell