A recent Met Office study reveals a concerning trend towards extreme summer temperatures in the UK, predicting a high likelihood of surpassing 40°C. The research, which utilizes the UNSEEN modeling approach, confirms that such heat extremes are becoming increasingly probable due to ongoing climate change. July 2022 marked the first occurrence of temperatures above this threshold, leading to severe consequences including wildfires and infrastructure disruptions. The study highlights the urgent need for preparation and mitigation strategies to protect public health and infrastructure from rising heat effects.
The chance of exceeding 40°C has been rapidly increasing, and it is now over 20 times more likely than it was in the 1960s.
In today's climate such conditions [above 28°C] could persist for a month or more. These findings highlight the need to prepare and plan.
Collection
[
|
...
]