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UK weather: El Nino raises risk of wetter autumn and flooding across UK
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The UK is expected to experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average due to El Nino.
The Met Office forecasts a warm and wet meteorological autumn, with an increased chance of windy conditions later in the season.
- UK weather: El Nino raises risk of wetter autumn and flooding across UK
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- The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said. There is also an increased chance of windy conditions later in the season, with strong El ...
Key Takeaways
- Warm and wet meteorological autumn is 1.5 to 2 times more likely than average
- Strong El Nino conditions in the Pacific contribute to the risk
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Expected Outcomes
- Increased flooding and windy conditions
Why It Matters
Impacts daily life, transportation, and infrastructure
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- Sep 11Sky News: The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said. There is also an increased chan
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