UK Faces Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
UK Faces Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
UK Faces Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
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Research indicates that climate change is causing a significant rise in deadly lightning strikes in India, leading to nearly 1,900 fatalities annually, with a total of 101,309 deaths recorded from 1967 to 2020. The study highlights a sharp increase in lightning incidents from 2010 to 2020, correlating with rising temperatures that create conditions conducive to more frequent strikes. In the UK, the Met Office has issued a yellow severe thunderstorm warning, predicting heavy rain and frequent lightning across large parts of the country, which may cause flooding, power outages, and transportation disruptions. This warning affects areas from southern England to parts of Wales and Scotland, with some locations potentially receiving over 60 mm of rain in a short period. Meteorologists stress that the extent of these thunderstorms remains uncertain, with a possibility of severe weather impacting daily life. The convergence of these events underscores the escalating challenges posed by climate-related phenomena globally.

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