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? There have been significant impacts from high temperatures over the past century, with many lessons learnt to minimise these effects. In 1911 when temperatures reached 36.7°C, around 4,000 people died in London alone during the heatwave period. Droughts impacted water supplies, lack of grazing for cattle

These factsheets clearly describe and illustrate the processes involved in global weather and climate, providing the most up-to-date answers and information. 1. Clouds The current classification of clouds is based upon those originated by Luke Howard (1772-1864), a London pharmacist and amateur

winters milder than those experienced at similar latitudes elsewhere in the world. For example, cities in Canada at the same latitude as London often experience much harsher winter conditions. Scientists continue to monitor the Gulf Stream closely, as it is sensitive to changes in global temperatures

they present. In 2024, a London Economics economic study estimated the Met Office will add £56 billion of value to the UK economy over the following decade – £19 for every £1 of public money invested. By continuing to innovate how we produce and deliver our data, science and services, as well

disruption on the London Underground. The AFC Wimbledon football stadium was closed due to a sinkhole on the pitch. Cars were submerged in floodwater and there was disruption to the rail network with flooded sections of track. Weather data The analysis chart at 0000UTC 23 September 2024 shows

Scandinavia, therefore limiting the impact of the volcanic ash on trans-Atlantic and European aviation. Harrison et al. (2022) is a new study where researchers from the University of Reading, Imperial College London and the Met Office, with support from Met Office operational meteorologists have assessed

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Lionesses victory parade: What to expect from the weather Author: Press Office 28 July 2025 As England celebrates the Lionesses’ historic second consecutive UEFA Women’s EURO title, thousands of fans are expected to line the streets of central London for a jubilant open-top bus parade. The event will begin

°C warmer 27cm 69cm 51cm 113cm 115cm 70cm 53cm 29cm For a location in central Northern Ireland 28% drier to 6% wetter 3% drier to 17% wetter No change to 2.8 °C warmer 0.1 °C warmer to 2.2 °C warmer CARDIFF LONDON 38% drier to 3% wetter 2% drier to 25% wetter 0.8 °C warmer to 4.9 °C warmer 0.6 °C

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