Heavy rainfall and extreme temperatures are impacting various regions globally. This includes flooding fears in southern China and heatwaves in India.
As of early Tuesday, a zone of cold air high in the atmosphere is causing instability in the UK. Cambridge and Bedford received only 2% of their average April rainfall up until Monday morning.
In contrast, Tiree has had 171% of its typical rainfall for April. Katesbridge has received 113% of its average for the same period.
Heavy rain is expected to exceed 100mm in southern China. Some areas may even see up to 200mm, raising concerns about potential flooding.
Meanwhile, central and northern India are experiencing temperatures soaring as high as 45C. Authorities have issued yellow heatwave alerts across several states.
Unseasonably cold weather is affecting central western Canada. Temperatures there are reported to be up to 15C below normal for late April.
In Nigeria, heavy rainfall has led to widespread damage and destruction in Jalingo, Taraba state. Local officials are assessing the situation but have not yet disclosed the full extent of the impact.
A brisk easterly breeze will develop in southern England and south Wales later today. This may lead to further weather fluctuations as conditions change.
The area of high pressure that kept things mostly dry over the last week remains close to the UK. However, this instability may lead to more unpredictable weather patterns moving forward.
Residents across affected areas are urged to stay informed about changing conditions. Emergency services are on alert amid these severe weather developments.
Officials continue to monitor the situation closely as reports come in from various regions. The next updates are expected throughout the day as more data becomes available.
