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How does climate change affect rain?
Climate change is making weather patterns more extreme and unpredictable. While this story is about a temporary shift, the broader trend is for longer dry spells and more intense rainfall when it does come. This can lead to both droughts and flooding, making water management a growing challenge for the UK.
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