The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines.

This week we hear about the conditions that have created the severe floods currently affecting Central Europe. We also hear about the connection between global heat rise and severe future weather events in the UK.

Presenter: Clare Nasir

Editor: Adrian Holloway

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