Thousands of lightning strikes light up sky across southern England
Southern England experienced intense thunderstorms with 29,000 lightning strikes overnight, causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. The extreme weather follows a period of high temperatures, with the Met Office issuing a red alert for upcoming record-breaking heat.
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This illustrates the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure and public safety.
Image source, Wapping Weather / Weather Watchers Image caption, Ligntning flashes over Wapping in London in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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