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Southern Europe Roasts As Temperatures Soar
Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
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How Restoring River Catchments Can Minimise Drought And Flood Risks
As Britains first heatwave of 2025 hits with temperatures climbing above 30C, Yorkshire has joined the northwest in official drought status.
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Why Are Railway Tracks Buckling In Britain? Know The Reason And Why Services Have To Be Stopped
During a British summer, high temperatures can cause the steel rails to buckle, leading to delays and cancellations.
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Antarctica Experiences Exceptionally Long Heatwave, Says Research Body
Antarctica, the world's coldest continent, is experiencing an exceptionally long heatwave during its winter, according to Britain's national polar research institute.
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UK On Course For 'More Frequent' Heatwaves: Weather Office
The extreme heat experienced by the UK in 2022 will become more frequent and intense because of climate change, Britain's Meteorological Office warned in a new study released Thursday.
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Amid Drought, UK's Largest Water Supplier Calls For Ban On Hose
Britain's largest water provider on Wednesday became the latest UK supplier to announce restrictions on usage as swathes of England grapple with a punishing drought.
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"Extreme Heat" Warning Issued For 4 Days As Britain Braces For New Heat Wave
A four-day "extreme heat" warning came into force in parts of England and Wales on Thursday, with temperatures poised to exceed 35 degrees Celsius in another heatwave that could pressure water supplies and transport services.
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Britain Begins Drought Planning Following Record-Breaking Temperatures
Britain is enacting the early stages of drought plans which involve using water carefully to protect supplies, the government said on Tuesday, following record-breaking temperatures.
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Opinion: Britain Is Burning Up. India Has Some Tips
London was burning earlier this week. So many blazes erupted during the recent heatwave that the city's fire brigades had their busiest day since Hitler sent his V-2s screaming across the Channel.
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Fire Cases Surge In London Amid Heatwave
London's firefighting authority declared a major incident in the British capital on Tuesday in response to the surge in fires amid a record-breaking heatwave in Britain and Europe.
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UK Crosses 40 Degrees Temperature Mark For First Time Amid Record Heatwave
The UK Met office said Britain recorded a temperature over 40 Degrees for the first time amid a record heatwave with soaring temperature across Europe. The Met office said the temperatures are still climbing in some places.
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UK Breaks All-Time Temperature Record At 39.1 Degrees
Britain on Tuesday broke its all-time temperature record, provisionally hitting 39.1 degrees Celsius (102.4 degrees Fahrenheit) at Charlwood, in Surrey southwest of London, the country's meteorological agency, the Met Office, said.
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Wildfires, Heatwaves And Soaring Temperatures: Europe's Hottest Summers
Europe's increasingly frequent heatwaves are back under the spotlight over devastating wildfires and with sweltering temperatures forecast to hit record highs in Britain and France this week.
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UK On Verge Of First-Ever National Heatwave Emergency As Soaring Temperature Causes Illness And Death Concerns
If implemented, it could cause widespread disruption to schools, travel, health services and even nuclear power plants.
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Britain Launches 5 Million Pound Climate Resilience Research
Britain has launched a 5 million pound ($7 million) research programme to help better prepare for risks posed by climate change such as heatwaves and floods, the government said on Friday.
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Southern Europe Roasts As Temperatures Soar
Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
-
How Restoring River Catchments Can Minimise Drought And Flood Risks
As Britains first heatwave of 2025 hits with temperatures climbing above 30C, Yorkshire has joined the northwest in official drought status.
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Why Are Railway Tracks Buckling In Britain? Know The Reason And Why Services Have To Be Stopped
During a British summer, high temperatures can cause the steel rails to buckle, leading to delays and cancellations.
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Antarctica Experiences Exceptionally Long Heatwave, Says Research Body
Antarctica, the world's coldest continent, is experiencing an exceptionally long heatwave during its winter, according to Britain's national polar research institute.
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UK On Course For 'More Frequent' Heatwaves: Weather Office
The extreme heat experienced by the UK in 2022 will become more frequent and intense because of climate change, Britain's Meteorological Office warned in a new study released Thursday.
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Amid Drought, UK's Largest Water Supplier Calls For Ban On Hose
Britain's largest water provider on Wednesday became the latest UK supplier to announce restrictions on usage as swathes of England grapple with a punishing drought.
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"Extreme Heat" Warning Issued For 4 Days As Britain Braces For New Heat Wave
A four-day "extreme heat" warning came into force in parts of England and Wales on Thursday, with temperatures poised to exceed 35 degrees Celsius in another heatwave that could pressure water supplies and transport services.
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Britain Begins Drought Planning Following Record-Breaking Temperatures
Britain is enacting the early stages of drought plans which involve using water carefully to protect supplies, the government said on Tuesday, following record-breaking temperatures.
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Opinion: Britain Is Burning Up. India Has Some Tips
London was burning earlier this week. So many blazes erupted during the recent heatwave that the city's fire brigades had their busiest day since Hitler sent his V-2s screaming across the Channel.
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Fire Cases Surge In London Amid Heatwave
London's firefighting authority declared a major incident in the British capital on Tuesday in response to the surge in fires amid a record-breaking heatwave in Britain and Europe.
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UK Crosses 40 Degrees Temperature Mark For First Time Amid Record Heatwave
The UK Met office said Britain recorded a temperature over 40 Degrees for the first time amid a record heatwave with soaring temperature across Europe. The Met office said the temperatures are still climbing in some places.
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UK Breaks All-Time Temperature Record At 39.1 Degrees
Britain on Tuesday broke its all-time temperature record, provisionally hitting 39.1 degrees Celsius (102.4 degrees Fahrenheit) at Charlwood, in Surrey southwest of London, the country's meteorological agency, the Met Office, said.
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Wildfires, Heatwaves And Soaring Temperatures: Europe's Hottest Summers
Europe's increasingly frequent heatwaves are back under the spotlight over devastating wildfires and with sweltering temperatures forecast to hit record highs in Britain and France this week.
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UK On Verge Of First-Ever National Heatwave Emergency As Soaring Temperature Causes Illness And Death Concerns
If implemented, it could cause widespread disruption to schools, travel, health services and even nuclear power plants.
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Britain Launches 5 Million Pound Climate Resilience Research
Britain has launched a 5 million pound ($7 million) research programme to help better prepare for risks posed by climate change such as heatwaves and floods, the government said on Friday.
