Extreme weather
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The deadliest and most extreme weather events of 2022
In Pictures Thousands of lives have been lost this year as a result of catastrophic conditions
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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Three children dead after plunging into frozen Solihull lake
Speed Read Search continues for unconfirmed number of other children, with rescue ‘now a recovery operation’
By The Week Staff Published
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Low temperatures trigger cold weather payments
Speed Read Forecasters have warned that temperatures could drop to -10C
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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UK and Europe’s unseasonably warm weather
feature The continent is still seeing higher than average temperatures amid fears over climate change
By Fred Kelly Published
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Hurricane Ian: was the carnage in Florida avoidable?
Talking Point Dozens of people were killed and millions were left without power when Hurricane Ian struck the state
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Britain is getting wetter – so why are there hosepipe bans?
Under the Radar Met Office data shows we have enough water, the problems lie in timing
By The Week Staff Published
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Hosepipe bans and crop failures: how drought may hit England
feature National Drought Group considering tough restrictions to deal with hot, dry weather
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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When will the next record-breaking heatwave hit Britain?
Today's Big Question Expert warns that yesterday’s high temperatures are ‘just the beginning’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is the UK facing a water shortage?
Today's Big Question Restrictions may be introduced later in the summer if there is below-average rainfall
By The Week Staff Published
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Why do heatwaves in the UK feel hotter than abroad?
In the Spotlight While the heat can be welcome when you’re on holiday, it can feel unbearable at home
By Amrita Gill Published
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How to cool down in a heat wave – what the science says
feature As UK temperatures soar, here are some research-backed tips for staying safe
By The Week Staff Published
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The worst storms ever to have hit the UK
In Pictures Wild weather has always caused death and destruction in Britain
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Wildest UK weather of 2021 - in pictures
In Pictures Country braced for high winds and heavy rain as Storm Barra hits less than two weeks after Storm Arwen caused chaos
By The Week Staff Published
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‘River in the sky’: what caused the devastating Pacific north-west flooding?
In Depth Vancouver cut off from rest of Canada as heavy rainfall triggers deadly landslides
By The Week Staff Published
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