20 h. ago Berlin’s ancient ‘Dicke Marie’ oak feels effects of prolonged dry spell

The tree, believed to be city’s oldest, had already been damaged by the region’s increasingly arid climateAn ancient English oak believed to be Berlin’s oldest tree is suffering the effects of a prolonged dry spell in the German capital, local authorities have said, compounding already significant damage to its once lush canopy and branches.“Dicke Marie” (Fat Marie), as Berliners affectionately call the tree located in the northern Tegel Forest, has been deprived of essential moisture in recent years as a result of extended periods of sparse rainfall blamed on the climate crisis, according to natural resource officials. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK national parks warn of ‘catastrophic’ risk from wildfires this Easter

Weeks of fires amid warm and dry spell have decimated ecosystems and threatened endangered species, say expertsWildfires expose ‘postcode lottery’ of firefighting resourcesBritain’s national parks have warned of a “catastrophic” risk from wildfires this Easter after one of the driest early spring seasons on record.Park rangers from the South Downs to the Highlands said the prolonged warm weather and breezy conditions had left large areas extremely dry despite recent rain. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Easter weekend weather: Sunshine forecast for London on Good Friday before rainy weekend

Weather likely to be unsettled on Saturday after prolonged dry spell

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7 d. ago Easter weekend weather forecast as Met Office issues rain and thunderstorm warnings

The prolonged dry spell in London has come to a soggy end as rain swept the capital on Tuesday morning

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7 d. ago Easter weekend weather forecast as heavy rain ends spring drought

The prolonged dry spell in London has come to a soggy end as rain swept the capital on Tuesday morning

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8 d. ago London weather: Easter weekend washout warning as long dry spell nears an end

Prolonged hot spell could come to an end

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1 week ago Met Office warns of heavy rain, hail and thunder for nine days

After a dry spell, things aren't looking quite as bright in Wales as we head into the Easter break

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1 week ago London weather: Met Office issues high temperature forecast for London today amid wildfires alert

The London Fire Brigade has warned there is an increased risk of wildfires as an unusually hot and dry spell of weather continues

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1 week ago Dry spell brings sharp increase in London wildfires, says LFB

Dry spell brings sharp increase in London wildfires, says LFB  BBC

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2 w. ago Sepa warns of early signs of water scarcity as dry spell continues

Environment watchdog warns businesses to take action to manage their usage

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2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'extreme' risk of wildfires as dry spell continues

The sunshine and dry weather has created tinderbox conditions in the countryside, leading to an increased possibility of wildfires.

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3 w. ago England enjoys sunniest March on record thanks to long dry spell

Wales saw its second sunniest March while the UK experienced its third sunniest.

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3 w. ago Brits set for two scorching weeks with NO rain in sight thanks to spring 'anti

New weather maps show a dry spell covering the majority of the UK from now until April 13 - as forecasters predict there will be no rain in sight across Britain for an entire fortnight

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3 w. ago Marcus Rashford ends drought as Aston Villa sink Preston to reach semi

Marcus Rashford ended a four-month drought to put Aston Villa one step closer to wiping out a 68-year dry spell after his double against Preston helped to book a Wembley semi-final with Crystal Palace as they seek their first FA Cup silverware since 1957.Rashford is a reigning FA Cup winner, lifting the trophy in May last year to help extend Erik ten Hag’s stay at Manchester United but it did little to reignite either’s Old Trafford career. Continue reading...

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