The research by Newcastle University has for the first time analysed changes in flooding, droughts and heatwaves for all European cities using all climate models.
- a worsening of heatwaves for all 571 cities
- increasing drought conditions, particularly in southern Europe
- an increase in river flooding, especially in north-western European cities
- for the worst projections, increases in all hazards for most European cities
- Cork, Derry, Waterford, Wrexham, Carlisle, Glasgow, Chester and Aberdeen could be the worst hit cities in the British Isles for river flooding
- Even in the lowest case scenario, 85% of UK cities with a river are predicted to face increased river flooding
University of Newcastle Press Release
Read the research paper in full at Environmental Research Letters
