3 d. ago Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans

Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash floodingEurope live – latest updatesAfter Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered potent showers and thunderstormsand yellow and orange weather warnings have been issued.With winds generally remaining light this week, the greatest concerns surround the risks from intense rainfall, as slow-moving heavy showers can deliver a prolonged downpour to a fairly localised area. The authorities have warned people to avoid high-risk areas such as roads with steep embankments amid a threat of flash flooding and mudslides. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Week of ‘changeable’ weather ahead as rain continues across UK, says Met Office

Much of the country would see alternating sunny spells and showers over the next few days, forecasters said.

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2 w. ago Faintings, blackouts and violence: Iraq’s scorching emergency – in pictures

The country’s average temperature has risen by 0.48C a decade from 2000. Last August, photographer Susan Schulman visited Baghdad and Amarah, to capture the impact of extreme weather on everyday lives Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire warnings continue amid warm weather in UK with 24C temperatures expected

Firefighters said the risk of wildfires increases every day that passes without rainfall

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Lanarkshire hay fever sufferers can expect high pollen counts over next five days

The warm weather predicted to continue this week is set to trigger a huge pollen explosion across the Glasgow and Strathclyde region – not good news for the average hay fever sufferer.

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3 w. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast maps show huge temperature spikes this week

The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' as glorious dry and sunny weather continues this week - forecast maps show temperatures could be rising above 20C again very soon

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3 w. ago High red pollen alerts issued for Wales as dry weather set to continue

A number of very high pollen warnings have been issued by the Met Office for this week

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3 w. ago Britain to bask in temperatures topping 20C as warm weather continues

The sunny spells will continue this weekend and throughout the week

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3 w. ago Warm and dry weather to continue but with temperatures below 23C highs

Friday was the hottest day of the year so far with 23.7C registered in Hampshire.

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3 w. ago Brits to enjoy a boozy BBQ weekend as temperatures rocket into the mid 20Cs

Brits are set to flock to the supermarkets to stock up on BBQs and beers as the mercury is set to rise. Today, the UK was hotter than Marbella, Ibiza and Mykonos and the good weather is set to continue

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3 w. ago Met Office issues 'red alert' health warning for Wales within days

The new Met Office pollen model is forecasting 'very high' pollen for Wales as the weather continues to stay sunny and warm.

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4 w. ago UK weather to be warmer than Spain's Costa del Sol as mercury to exceed 20C

The UK weather this week will continue to be glorious - following the 19.2C highs in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire and 18.4C in Nantwich, Cheshire - as the mini heatwave weather continues

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