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CNNThe Sahara Desert flooded for the first time in decades. Here’s what it looks like
A rare deluge of rain has created new lakes in the rolling sand dunes of parts of the Sahara, one of the driest places on Earth.
- Manchester Evening News
UK tourists warned as Canary Islands to issue emergency alert this half term
Anyone with a mobile phone could receive the alert
- PA Media: UK News
Flooding could hit UK as yellow weather warnings for rain issued by Met Office
The first warning will cover parts of north-west and south-west England, Wales and the West Midlands.
- Wales Online
Met Office warning to 5.5million homes - 'prepare for flooding'
The alert issued alongside the Environment Agency comes on the anniversary of Storm Babet
- Manchester Evening News
Met Office issues weather warning for TODAY - full list of UK areas covered
The Met Office has issued the warning
- Warrington Guardian
Thunderstorms possible as weather warning issued for spells of heavy rain
Thunderstorms possible as weather warning issued for spells of heavy rain
- Time
Fighting Florida's Invasive Python Problem One Step at a Time
How shoe brand P448 became an unlikely ally in the battle to tackle invasive species.
- The Guardian
What happens to the world if forests stop absorbing carbon? Ask Finland
The natural sinks of forests and peat were key to Finland’s ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2035. But the land now emits more greenhouse gases than it stores
- People
Storm System Could Develop Into Hurricane ‘Nadine’ by End of Week. Here's Where It Could Go
Originally, the National Hurricane Center indicated that the chances of a storm forming in the Atlantic “in the coming days” was “not likely"
- Wiltshire Times
Heavy rainfall forecast amidst yellow weather warning
Heavy rain has been forecast for large parts of Wiltshire after a yellow weather warning was issued nearby.
- Euronews
Ongoing African drought has plunged Zambia into daily blackouts as hydroelectric dam unable to run
Experts say the crisis is even more devastating to Zambia's economy and fight against poverty than COVID-19 lockdowns.View on euronews
- Evening Standard
London weather: Capital could top 20C tomorrow in throwback to summer
Capital could see temperatures in excess of 20C this week as ‘unsettled’ weather brings spells of sunshine and clear skies
- Glasgow Times
'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK
A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has spotted two Kookaburras in Scotland - there are thought to be less than 10, maybe even five, in the UK.
- The Telegraph
Ask homeowners what flood defences they have before buying property, EA warns
Property buyers should ask homeowners what flood defences they have installed before purchasing their house, the Environment Agency (EA) has warned.
- CNN
Meteorologist explains rare weather event that left lakes in one of the driest places on earth
CNN’s Derek Van Dam breaks down how and why one of the driest places on earth is facing flooding.
- Associated Press
DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
While there's still more work to do, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday praised Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a major storm. There were still about 170,000 customers without electricity, rivers continued to rise in some flooded areas and the state was still providing free gas to residents struggling to top of their tanks.
- The Independent
Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for rain as temperatures to rise to 22C
Parts of the UK are preparing for heavy rain this week causing travel disruption and flooding
- Wales Online
African Plume to bring warm weather to UK, says Met Office
But as well as 21C there are warnings of heavy rain and thunderstorms to come
- PA Media: UK News
Birth of rare calf said to be smallest species of wild cattle captured on video
Kasimbar, an anoa calf, was born at Chester Zoo following mother Darcy’s 10-month pregnancy.
- The Independent
Zoo temporarily closed after eight animals die in one day
Tests underway to determine cause of sudden deaths