Liam Dutton
India has hottest day on record as temperature hits 51C
India has its hottest day on record, with 51C (123.8F) in the north west of the country.
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Liam Dutton
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Liam Dutton
Is a drought even possible this year?
During the past few weeks, people have jokingly said to me that after such a wet winter, we would probably end up in a drought again later this year. But what are the chances of this?
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Liam Dutton
Why California faces a dangerous wildfire season this year
California is about to enter the peak of its fire season, and state officials are concerned that it could be particularly dangerous this year, due to much of the state being in extreme drought.
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Liam Dutton
Welcome rain expected for drought-hit California
Californians are breathing a sigh of relief, as much needed rain is expected to fall across the drought-hit state at the end of the week.
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Liam Dutton
California suffering extreme drought following driest year on record
Last Friday, the California Governor Jerry Brown declared a drought emergency across the state, following its driest year on record.
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Liam Dutton
A new year brings new weather
Thankfully, a new year has brought with it a change in fortunes, with the weather expected to generally be more settled for the first half of January.
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Liam Dutton
Quieter weather in new year to offer respite from flooding
There is no doubt that 2012 has been a remarkable year of weather, going from drought to flood. However, there are signs that the weather will quieten down for the start of 2013.
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Liam Dutton
Higher risk of winter floods after a wet summer
The Environment Agency released its autumn/winter flooding outlook today which says that there’s a higher risk of flooding than normal in the coming months.
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Liam Dutton
The state of our water resources after wettest summer in 100 years
So what is the state of our water resources across England and Wales where just a few months ago drought was a huge concern?
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Liam Dutton
Why the hottest month ever for the US?
The US weather service NOAA announced today that July 2012 has been the hottest month ever recorded in the US – breaking a record set in the Dust Bowl in the 1930s.
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Liam Dutton
What impact has this week’s sunshine and heat had on our water resources?
Whilst many of us may be pleased that the warmth and sunshine has arrived, it’s important not to forget that southern and eastern parts of England are still officially in drought.
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Liam Dutton
More rain brings flood risk
After the wettest April on record in the UK, the beginning of May looks set to continue with an unsettled theme, with a risk of further localised flooding during the next two days.
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Liam Dutton
‘April is the wettest month’ – with apologies to TS Eliot
Channel 4 News Weather Presenter Liam Dutton blogs on the wettest April on record.
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Liam Dutton
Flood warnings in a drought? How?
There was a huge contrast in the weather across the UK through the weekend. Scotland and Northern Ireland were bathed in sunshine, whereas England and Wales were drenched in heavy rain.
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Liam Dutton
Has this week’s rain helped the drought situation?
The weather has continued with an unsettled theme during the past week, with most places seeing further heavy downpours, but what impact, if any has this had on the drought situation?