Thunderstorm warnings continue for most of the UK today as parts of the country prepare for flash floodings and up to six inches of rain to fall in a matter of hours – but the South and parts of northern England are set to bask in sunshine where temperatures could reach highs of 96F in … Read more
Coastal flooding globally is set to rise by around 50 per cent due to climate change in the next 80 years, a new study predicts. UK and Australian researchers conducted climate change scenarios where carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere continue to rise rapidly. They found the associated flooding, due to the melting of polar ice, … Read more
‘Having half a tonne of meat on board is dangerous’: Capacity on Venice gondolas reduced due to ‘overweight’ tourists putting the vessels at risk of flooding On smaller boats, only five passengers will be allowed onboard, down from six Larger gondolas that cross the Grand Canal will have a limit of 12, down from 14 … Read more
Rising sea levels will spark ‘extraordinary’ coastal flooding in the US with some areas experiencing six days of high-tides by 2021, experts warn NOAA warns the US should expect ‘extraordinary’ flooding in the coming years High-tides have become 13 times higher than what was observed in 1920 Experts say the increase is a result of … Read more
The first British holidaymakers have touched down in Majorca as Spain opens the country’s borders. Planes touched down today carrying British passengers from both London and Manchester, as 144 flights made their way to the holiday island. The passengers, a mixture of tourists and expats, were set to enjoy temperatures of 34°C as they returned … Read more
A new analysis reveals there are some 14.6 million US properties at risk of flooding, which is 70 percent higher than the Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) estimates. FEMA maps only account for coastal flooding and leaves out rivers and the way climate change has increased storms, which has led many to believe there is an … Read more
Thunderstorms surged across Britain today causing downpours in parts of the country as the Met Office issued yellow weather warnings. Scenes of flooding and sudden heavy showers in Manchester come just days before the country will be hit with a heatwave set to send temperatures rocketing to 82F (28C) by Wednesday next week. But sun-hungry Britons shouldn’t get … Read more
Thunderstorms will surge across much of Britain today and tomorrow as the Met Office issued yellow weather warnings ahead of a heatwave next week. Downpours could cause flooding this afternoon in a huge weather front across the west of the country stretching from Cornwall to Glasgow and parts of Northern Ireland. The tempest will move … Read more
Two dams burst after several days of rainfall Tuesday forcing the evacuation of around 10,000 people in mid-Michigan, where the governor said one county could be ‘under approximately 9 feet of water’ by Wednesday morning. For the second time in less than 24 hours, families living along two lakes and a river were ordered Tuesday … Read more