The UK climate this winter could be shaping up to be the coldest in many a year according to the weather people thanks to a record El Nino. An El Nino is a phenomenon, which sees ocean temperatures rise in the eastern Pacific that can result in colder winters in northern Europe and the UK.
Emergency services have been warned to prepare for a repeat of the devastating 1962/63 winter that saw rivers and lakes freeze over across Britain.
There are predictions galore about what ‘could’ happen the most savage winter in more than 50 years say some with months of heavy snowfall and bitter Arctic winds. Which may bring the whole country to a total standstill with fuel and food shortages.
So is it time to put together an emergency food store? Buy a gas camping stove and a whole bunch of candles. Stock up on gas and electricity if like promised we have another 1962/63 winter. I heard the stories from my Mum about how bad it was with power cuts and other shortages. With the talk of months of snow, we could be housebound for weeks even longer. The wife’s wheelchair is useless in the snow so I can’t send her out shopping.
Before the white stuff starts landing Britain is on severe flood alert for the next week for heavy rain that will unleash extreme weather chaos.
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