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You may have seen that Spring 2025 broke historical climate records, marking an unprecedented season of warmth and sunshine across the UK, according to provisional Met Office statistics.

, bright days—perfect for enjoying its stunning natural landscapes. May weather records for Wales reveal a broad range of conditions, from warm, sunny days to cooler nights and periods of heavy rainfall. This variability is characteristic of the season, with rapid shifts in weather patterns influenced

to protect themselves from too much water loss. Likewise, when it is wet they can open their stomata to allow more CO 2 in to aid growth. Figure 1 shows this flow of water and CO 2 through a plant and how it can affect rainfall and the flow of water into rivers. Evapotranspiration Plant water uptake

The start of the week brings a mix of weather across the UK, with Monday beginning on a wet note for parts of the southeast.

, will increase crop water stress, drought frequency and intensity, and contribute to greater risk of harvest failures and production shortfalls. • Shorter growing seasons are expected in many areas. This will be especially acute for vulnerable agricultural systems that experience high temperatures