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A record summer of heat, drought and wildfires has prompted an emergency Cobra meeting and voluntary retailer suspensions of disposable-barbecue sales. Green groups have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to call the crisis 'climate change' and stop new North Sea drilling; Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has questioned net zero and urged adaptation and celebration of warmer weather.
Rainfall is expected to be highly unusual for Israel this season, with the IMS forecasting heavy showers, thunderstorms and possible urban flooding in northern coastal areas, Tel Aviv and surrounding regions as part of a strong El Niño-driven pattern in fall 2026.
The National Center for Meteorology has issued warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and potential flash floods across multiple Saudi regions. The Civil Defense is urging residents to avoid flood channels and follow safety guidance as authorities prepare emergency response measures.