The Sahara Desert is being bettered by torrential rain in highly unusual weather conditions for the area. The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert, with one of the harshest climates. The average annual temperature is 30C, although the mercury is recorded to have previously gone as high as 58C. The area receives little rainfall...
Tag: weather
Post
Post
UK weather forecast: Thousands plunged into blackout and hit by travel carnage as Storm Lilian’s 80mph hurricane-force winds strike
Storm Lilian has wreaked havoc in Britain and Ireland after it touched down in the early hours of Friday morning. The storm, which was named yesterday, has ripped across the north of England and south of Scotland – leaving transit and powercut chaos in its wake. One flight from London Heathrow to Edinburgh just after...
Post
Met Office gives its verdict amid reports of 41C UK heatwave
Met Office experts have predicted their maximum temperatures for the week ahead Many people are keen for some warmer weather(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo) The Met Office has shared its official forecast amid some reports the UK could see temperatures of up to 41C. Some outlets have said weather maps have good news for those...
Post
UK weather warning: Met Office raises alarm over 70mm torrential downpour – infrastructure at risk
Britons should brace themselves for more dreary weather, as the Met Office has cautioned that up to 70mm of rain will fall across parts of the UK in a torrential downpour. The weather office has issued a yellow rain warning, beginning today at 6.00pm and lasting until 3.00am tomorrow. The alert, which warns of “persistent...
Post
Travel warnings for Greece, Spain, Thailand and Italy
The Foreign Office regularly updates its guidance on travel to popular travel destinations to keep British citizens out of harm’s way. Greece, Italy, Spain and Thailand are among the most popular hotspots for sun-seeking Britons, but UK officials warn there are several safety and security risks to be aware of. These can include risks of...
Post
Travel warning issued to tourists amid extreme rain and 40°C temperatures in holiday hotspots
Holidaymakers jetting off to Spain and Greece have been issued a warning as extreme weather sweeps both countries. Scorching temperatures are expected to hit parts of Greece as several regions across Spain contend with flash floods. Spain is expecting more rain as it deals with flash flooding in Palma, Majorca, leaving holidaymakers stranded at airports....
Post
World news roundup: Netanyahu, Assange, UK blood scandal
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli, Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu JERUSALEM (AP) — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in connection with their actions during the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas. Karim Khan...
Post
Northern Lights UK: Britons gaze up in wonder as aurora borealis illuminates the world
Britons stayed up all night to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights as a massive solar storm brought a beautiful aurora to the skies above the UK. In rare and spectacular sightings on Friday night, the aurora was spotted across the country, from Whitley Bay in the North East to as far south as...