Southward Jet Stream Shift Drives Flooding Across England, Spain, and Portugal

1 report, 1 independent Updated Mar 8

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What happened

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A southward shift in the jet stream has directed successive areas of low pressure toward England, Spain, and Portugal. This has resulted in relentless rain and record wetness across the UK, leading to over 100 flood warnings. Floods have also had catastrophic impacts in Spain and Portugal.

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Why it matters

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Scientists believe fossil fuel pollution is making the jet stream more erratic, allowing extreme weather systems to remain over the same areas for prolonged periods. These 'blocking systems' are predicted to become more frequent as global emissions continue to rise.

A high pressure system is currently moving over Spain and Portugal, while a heat dome is expected in the south-eastern UK.

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Who's involved

EnglandHas experienced record rainfall and large-scale flooding due to low pressure systems.
PortugalHas experienced catastrophic flooding and shares coordinated responses to shared environmental dynamics with Spain.
SpainHas experienced catastrophic flooding and maintains an operational relationship with Portugal regarding shared environmental dynamics.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Almonty IndustriesSpeculative
Might face supply chain disruptions to its tungsten mining operations in Portugal due to catastrophic flooding.

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High pressure system moves over Spain and Portugal, while a heat dome is expected in the south-eastern UK. All 2 developments

The entities involved

England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Portugal
country in Southwestern Europe
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Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
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Mar 8yorkvision.co.uk