EXTREME CLIMATIC & WEATHER EVENTS
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Flood-ravaged Britain now threatened by ice and heavy snow: Report
Arctic blast and heavy snow plunging Britain into frigid conditions following destruction by mega storms.
The Environment Agency issued a dozen severe flood warnings indicating indicate “danger to life” as rivers reach dangerous levels.
It also posted hundreds of flood warnings and flood alerts following a gigantic storm surge spawned by strong winds and high tides which destroyed coastal towns.
Devon, Cornwall, parts of Wales and southeast England were the worst hit areas, according to reports.
“Hundreds of homes were flooded and officials closed the Thames Barrier to protect properties in London,” said a report.
Britain battered by rounds after rounds of extreme rain events, flooding, heavy snow, hurricane-force winds, colossal tidal surge and extreme weather this winter. Photo credit: PA (Image may be subject to copyright.)
“This weekend and into the beginning of next week there is more wind and rain on the way with 80mph gusts in parts and up to three inches of rain likely in 72 hours. Torrential downpours are going to be devastating in parts of the UK which have been given absolutely no let-up from the stormy weather,” the report quoted a meteorologist as saying.
Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday called another emergency COBRA meeting to review the crisis.
[COBRA: Cabinet Office Briefing Room A – the location for a crisis response committee by the government of the United Kingdom in response to instances of national or regional crisis.]
He said: “A range of ministers from across government will be working very closely with local councils, power companies, utility and transport companies, making sure all those organizations are prepared for the bad weather.”
Fierce storms have lashed the UK since before Christmas with the latest onslaught on Thursday night and yesterday.
Homes have once again been left without electricity after high winds tore down power lines while transport networks have been crippled.
Winter 2013 – 2014 is forecast to be “exceptionally severe,” with above-average snowfall and frigid temperatures, meteorologists say.
We Told You So!
In November 2009, EDRO/FIRE-EARTH Models forecast Climate Change could directly affect about half the population in the UK within 3 to 5 years.
- Climate change could directly affect about half the population in the UK in the next 3 to 5 years posted on November 20, 2009.
Related Links
- Extreme Winter Storms Lash Britain, France January 4, 2014
- Tidal Surge Floods Western, Southern Scotland January 4, 2014
- More Severe Storms to Hit the UK, Tens of Thousands Without Power December 27, 2013
- Massive Storm System Batters UK, France December 24, 2013
- Thousands Lose Power as Storm Hits UK December 19, 2013
- Mega Storm Threatens Biggest Tidal Surge in History December 6, 2013
What you should know by now
Other Links
- Britain Set for “Worst Winter in History” December 2, 2013
- ‘Catastrophic Losses’ of Animals Feared due to UK Spring Snow Posted on March 26, 2013
- How Homo Ignarus Killed Spring Posted on March 21, 2013
- Intensifying Winter Drought in England Worst Since 1888 Posted on March 12, 2012
- British Govt Makes Another Straw Man March 17, 2010
- Group Forecast Climate change could directly affect about half the population in the UK in the next 3 to 5 years November 20, 2009
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