Overview

• Climate change has made severe winter storms in the UK and Ireland 10 times more likely and 20% wetter.
• The period from October 2023 to March 2024 was the second wettest on record for the UK and the third wettest for Ireland.
• The intense rainfall caused severe flooding, power outages, and significant agricultural damage.
• Experts warn that without rapid emission cuts, such extreme weather events will become even more frequent.
• Researchers emphasize the need for better climate adaptation measures to protect vulnerable populations.