London homes are cracking, sinking: How extreme heat is damaging properties in UK capital

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1. Tue, 8 September 2026

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   • France Info (France)06:21
     "On a vu que le plafond était cassé" : avec la sécheresse, de très nombreuses maisons, installées sur un sol argileux, risquent de se fissurer

     Après un été caniculaire et un manque de pluie historique, les sols en argile se rétractent et fissurent les maisons. Une explosion des sinistres est à craindre dans les prochaines semaines. Le coût des réparations est plus globalement estimé à quelque 500 milliards d'euros au cours des 100 prochaines années.

2. Sun, 13 September 2026

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   • Times of India03:30first to report
     London homes are cracking, sinking: How extreme heat is damaging properties in UK capital

     Homeowners in London are grappling with new challenges as increasingly hot summers contribute to soil shrinkage and potential structural issues. Expanding clay-rich soil when wet can lead to dangerous foundation shifts during drier spells. The presence of trees and older homes with shallow foundations exacerbates the risk of ground movement.

3. Mon, 14 September 2026

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   • tportal (Croatia)04:13
     Zgrade tonu i pucaju u jednom od najvećih europskih gradova: Nikad ne biste pogodili uzrok

     Na zidovima se pojavljuju cik-cak pukotine, vrata se više ne mogu zatvoriti, a prozorski okviri se deformiraju. London i jugoistok Engleske suočavaju se sa sve ozbiljnijim slijeganjem tla, a stručnjaci upozoravaju da bi klimatske promjene taj problem mogle pretvoriti u golem financijski rizik

4. Wed, 16 September 2026

   2 reports
   • The Guardian World04:00
     Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC

     Extreme weather has made brittle road surfaces more likely to crack, increasing strain on infrastructure The UK’s dilapidated roads are expected to get even worse, with motorists warned to expect a jump in the number of potholes as result of the country’s hottest summer on record . Potholes are commonly assumed to be caused by cold or wet weather, but long periods of heat can also create long-lasting damage on the roads, according to the RAC. Continue reading...

   • grimsbytelegraph.co.uk05:16
     Why there will be even more potholes on our roads this winter

     Half of drivers now say potholes are their 'biggest worry'