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Drought could continue into winter, officials warn
Despite wetter autumn forecasts, drought may continue this winter as flood risks rise; 27,500 properties gained flood protection in recent government efforts.
- Despite forecasts of a wetter autumn, agencies caution that drought conditions could continue into winter in the UK, raising simultaneous risks of drought and flooding.
- Because of the summer heat, agencies say this year’s record-breaking dry and hot weather prompted drought declarations and hosepipe bans, with five areas of England still affected and uneven autumn rain unlikely to fully reverse drought effects.
- The Flood Resilience Taskforce is meeting on Monday as the Environment Agency protects around 27,500 properties in 145 schemes, aiming for a 52,000 target backed by a £2.65 billion investment.
- Officials are urging residents to prepare by signing up to warnings, avoiding driving through floodwaters, and noting early heavy rain on dry soil can cause flooding and water pollution.
- Long-Range forecasts point to a stronger jet stream and westerly winds, raising flood risk for western and northern parts of the UK amid a warmer-than-average autumn reflecting the warming climate.
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‘Wet drought’ conditions could last until winter as Brit’s Indian summer comes to an end - Daily Star
The Met Office and Environment Agency said the current outlook for September, October and November shows a higher likelihood for wetter and windier conditions compared to the 30-year-average
·United Kingdom
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Warning drought may continue into winter despite flood risk and rain - Liverpool Echo
The Met Office and Environment Agency said the outlook for September, October and November shows a higher likelihood for wetter and windier conditions compared to the 30-year-average
·Liverpool, United Kingdom
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