Study Links Climate Change to Intensified UK and Ireland Winter Storms

Analysis reveals human-induced global warming has significantly increased the likelihood and severity of recent wet weather events.

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.