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Mar 7, 2023 · The research, published in Nature Communications, found that under a high emissions scenario (RCP 8.5) rainfall events in the UK exceeding 20mm/hr could be four times as frequent by 2080 compared to the 1980s. Previous coarser model output (12km) predicted an increase of around two and a half times in the same period.
Oct 3, 2020 · A new study by scientists in the Met Office Hadley Centre has found that days with extreme rainfall accumulations will become more frequent through the century. The research used the record rainfall observed on 3 October 2020 as an example and found that while in a natural environment, with no influence from human induced climate change, an event similar or more extreme would be a 1 in 300 ...
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The latest State of the UK Climatereport indicates the UK has become wetter over the last few decades, although with significant annual variation. 2011-2020 was 9% wetter than 1961-1990. The change in rainfall depends on location – for example, Scotland has experienced the greatest increase in rainfall, while most southern and eastern areas of Engl...
Rainfall patterns in the UK vary by region and season and will continue to do so in the future. The latest set of UK climate projections (UKCP18) provide the most up-to-date assessment of how the UK climate could change over the 21stcentury. Climate projections indicate that on average, winters will continue to become wetter and summers drier, thou...
The Sixth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changeconcluded it is likely (over 66% probability) that average precipitation has increased since 1950 with a faster rate since 1980. The number of heavy precipitation events over land has likely increased in more regions globally than it has decreased, with confidence highest...
Changes in rainfall patterns will vary across regions. It is very likely (over 90% probability) that latitudes close to the poles and tropical oceans, andlikely that monsoon regions will see an increase in overall rainfall. However, large parts of subtropical regions will likely see a decrease in rainfall, leading to drier conditions. For short-dur...
Dec 2, 2019 · In September this year, persistent heavy rain caused flooding in East Scotland, including Aberdeenshire and Findhorn. In 2018, Brighton experienced flash floods brought about by heavy rains. According to the Environment Agency , 25,000 properties are at high and medium risk of being flooded in Berkshire.
Jun 25, 2024 · Despite getting 6% less rain than average in 2022, the longer-term picture shows a slight increase in heavy rainfall across the UK. The most recent decade studied (2013–2022) was 8% wetter than 1961-1990. Winters were especially wetter this past decade — 10% over 1991-2020 and 25% over 1961-1990. So far, six of the 10 wettest years on ...
Oct 6, 2021 · When rain falls too quickly for soil to absorb, the ground can’t soak it all up. Instead, stormwater runoff collects and flows through yards and roadways, increasing the risk of floods and soil erosion. Localized flooding can disrupt transportation, damage infrastructure and cause power outages. In October 2015, 15-20 inches of rain fell ...
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Aug 12, 2022 · Last year’s relatively dry autumn and winter are testament to this. A single rain-free month does not make a drought. Read more: Britain's notoriously wet and cold climate is changing – you ...
