Indicators - Climate
- Temperature in central England
In conjunction with the global record, the central England temperature record provides dramatic evidence of global warming. - Rainfall in summer and winter
The UK is experiencing more frequent spells of very wet weather and an increase in total precipitation. - Sea level change
Global warming is contributing to real sea level rise that increases risks to coastal areas. - Flood levels in rivers
Increasingly severe storms and wetter winters are adding to the risk of flooding. - Thames Barrier closures against tidal surges
Without the Thames Barrier, the Thames estuary is in danger of flooding along most of the tidal river.
