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Met Office clears up rumours on whether UK will see another 40C heatwave

In January the Met Office revealed that the UK recorded an annual average temperature of more than 10C for the first time

Nottingham Post · Apr 21, 2023

California to meet 100% of water requests thanks to storms

Regulators say California will provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

A wet California boosts water allocations to 100% for first time in nearly 20 years

For the first time since 2006, California officials have increased allocations from the vital State Water Project to 100% of requested supplies, as reservoirs across the state are nearing capacity with an epic snowmelt forecast for the coming weeks.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Met Office responds to 40C heatwave rumours after record temperatures reported

The national weather agency has responded to reports that the country will sizzle under extreme, record breaking temperatures this summer.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2023

Met Eireann verdict on sudden snow deluge as Ireland set for winter’s revenge amid weather U-turn

Ireland recorded its warmest day of the year so far over the weekend. But the forecast is set to make a dramatic U-turn, as incoming low pressure replaces the high, with an icy chill pushing in from the east.

Irish Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Despite storms, many Californians are still coping with dry wells and awaiting fixes

SANGER, Calif. — In a neighborhood surrounded by almond orchards and citrus groves southeast of Fresno, large plastic cisterns occupy the yards of many homes, and residents have learned to ration water until the next tanker truck arrives.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Within the Colorado River crisis, an opportunity

Al Jazeera travels to Indigenous communities in western US that are asserting their water rights amid historic drought.

Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023

Five key things to know about the Colorado River

One of the largest rivers in the US is in crisis. Here’s all you need to know about the key western waterway.

Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023

Met Office issues official verdict on rumours of ANOTHER 40C heatwave this summer

The Met Office has responded to headlines suggesting a 40C heatwave is on the cards this summer in Britain - after 2022 surpassed the mark before being named the hottest year on record

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Woman gets 'revenge' on her boss who fired her for 'being unwell'

A woman has got her revenge back on her old boss, who allegedly fired her for 'being unwell', as she claims it has been a 'joy' to watch her old company begin to 'fall apart'.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023