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Yadav, N. (2026, September 28). Is a polar vortex going to hit London within weeks? Met Office explains likely impact of 'godzilla' El Niño. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/el-nino-polar-vortex-london-weather-met-office-b1298670.html
Yadav, Niva. “Is a polar vortex going to hit London within weeks? Met Office explains likely impact of 'godzilla' El Niño.” Evening Standard, 28 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/el-nino-polar-vortex-london-weather-met-office-b1298670.html.
Yadav, Niva. “Is a polar vortex going to hit London within weeks? Met Office explains likely impact of 'godzilla' El Niño.” Evening Standard, September 28, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/el-nino-polar-vortex-london-weather-met-office-b1298670.html.
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Londoners are being advised by government officials to prepare for potential severe weather due to the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to bring increased chances of rain and strong winds this season. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting recommended that households stockpile cash, bottled water, and tinned goods in case of emergencies. El Niño, a natural climate cycle caused by warmer-than-average sea temperatures, has been dubbed "Godzilla" because of its significant impact globally; it previously led to the hottest summer on record for London and widespread wildfires across the UK. The Met Office warns that while there may be higher chances of adverse weather conditions this winter, specific events cannot be directly linked to El Niño. Additionally, meteorologists caution about a potential polar vortex affecting the region within weeks.
