Global Weather Patterns Could Lead to Flooding in Drought-Stricken Parts of England in February 2023

Global weather patterns can cause not only a series of extreme weather events worldwide but also severe flooding even in drought-hit parts of England, United Kingdom, in February 2023, according to the Met Office.

The emphasis in these areas of England is due to the heated or dried grounds that are already weak enough to absorb floodwaters.

As a result, water runoff will have no resistance.

British authorities highlight the weather threat that the country is facing, especially during the end of its winter season which approximately spans from December to February each year.

Similar to the season last year, the approaching England flooding highlights the worsening extreme weather threat caused by the La Nina weather pattern, climate change, and global warming.

The projected winter season flooding comes several months after the UK and other countries in Europe experienced a surge of heat or heat dome, which broke long-held records of some of the highest temperatures in several decades.

In spite of the arrival of the much-needed rain, the remaining drought areas in England could lead to the severe flooding.

February 2023 England Flooding

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The Met Office said the global weather patterns will pave the way for the end-of-winter floods as a result of the La Nina weather phenomenon, a powerful pattern triggered by cooler temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.

The UK government on Monday, November 7, also said two-thirds of the population at risk of the flooding are unaware of the situation, as cited by The Guardian.

The long-term forecast also sheds light on the worsening of inclement weather conditions, including flooding due to heavy rain.

The forecast is part of the government's launching of a new awareness campaign, estimating that the average cost of a flooded household is equivalent to £30,000.

In recent days, a stormy weather disrupted Southeast England with floodwaters, affecting vehicles and train services and prompted the Met Office to issue a yellow warning for heavy rain.

The weather alerts meant to show that downpours are either ongoing or expected in some parts of Southeast UK, which was also covered by Nature World News this week.

Also Read: Stormy Weather Disrupts Vehicles and Train Services in the Southeast UK

La Nina and Extreme Weather

Most parts of England are still experiencing drought in spite of the wet weather in recent days.

Now, there are reported warnings that the end of winter floods will be triggered by a powerful weather pattern influenced by La Nina, The National Wales reported.

In recent years, La Nina has been linked to extreme weather, which is defined as the highest or lowest 20% of the 100-year record; where the climatological average risk of such extreme phenomenon of any given season is 20%, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The main driver behind the system is climate change caused by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.

The Environment Agency Flooding Executive Director, Caroline Douglass, said "we know climate change is here, and as a result, the planet is witnessing more extreme weather events, as cited by The Guardian.