Overview

• Storm Ciarán caused water to boil at 98°C instead of the usual 100°C in some areas.
• The phenomenon affected around 20 million people in London and southeast England.
• Researchers used temperature sensors and weather data to study the storm's impact on boiling points.
• The study highlights the subtle influence of atmospheric pressure on everyday activities.
• Mountaineers are familiar with similar effects at high altitudes, but this was a rare occurrence in densely populated regions.