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Met Office fog warning highlighted travel risks across England and Wales
Original report:
A yellow fog warning reported on 8 November 2026 covered much of England and parts of Wales through Monday morning. The Met Office warned of sharply reduced visibility and possible disruption to buses, trains and flights.
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Fog warnings across UK regions raised concerns over road and air travel
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Forecasters warned of poor visibility across parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland in reporting published on 9 November 2026. Heathrow flights faced disruption, while a 30-vehicle incident in foggy conditions in Kent left two people seriously injured.
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El Niño linked to unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season in September 2026
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The Atlantic had recorded no hurricanes by the Guardian’s September 2026 report, while the eastern Pacific had seen seven. The article explained how stronger wind shear associated with El Niño can hinder hurricane formation in the Atlantic.
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Two killed as flash floods inundate Erbil after intense thunderstorms
Original report:
Flash flooding killed two people in northern Iraq as severe storms also swept into neighbouring Iran, the Guardian reported on 9 November 2026. Erbil suffered extensive damage after estimated rainfall far exceeded forecasts.
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Rain prompts Shenbagathoppu dam release and river-crossing warning
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Monsoon rain prompted a water release from Shenbagathoppu dam in Tamil Nadu, The Hindu reported on November 8, 2026. Officials said storage had reached around 80%, while residents along the Kamandalam Naganathi river were warned against crossing as flows increased.