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India.com
a day ago
- Climate
- India.com
IND vs ENG 4th Test Pitch And Weather Report From Old Trafford: Will Rain And Old Trafford Pitch Help Or Hurt India's Comeback Hopes?
As the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 heats up, all eyes turn to Old Trafford, Manchester, where India and England lock horns for the crucial fourth Test starting July 23. Trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, India are fighting not only for parity but also for survival. A loss here would seal the series in England's favour. Amid looming injury setbacks and unpredictable Manchester skies, India's hopes hinge on both the pitch and the weather gods. The Old Trafford surface promises intrigue. While historically regarded as a fast bowler's paradise, recent trends suggest a transformation. Pitches here have flattened out, with increasing assistance for spinners, particularly in the latter stages of the game. But the plot thickens with the recent Manchester rains, which could inject moisture back into the wicket and rekindle some of its pace-friendly past. Experts believe the current surface resembles Edgbaston more than Leeds or Lord's — where India saw mixed fortunes. The green tinge seen in pre-match photos is likely to be trimmed before play, but under heavy clouds, seam movement could still be a major factor early on. Old Trafford Recent Stats England scored 592 against Australia in Ashes 2023 Sri Lanka managed 236 in 2024; England chased 358 In 10 recent Tests at this venue, teams batting first won eight times These numbers clearly hint: win the toss, bat first, and build pressure. Weather Watch: Rain, Rain, Go Away? Manchester's weather remains the biggest wildcard. A 30% chance of rain hovers over Day 1, with intermittent showers predicted across the first three days. Overcast conditions are expected to dominate, especially early in the match, potentially favouring swing bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The temperature will hover between 13°C to 21°C — a stark contrast from the sunnier venues earlier in the series. According to the UK Met Office and Google Weather updates: Day 1: Cloudy with 25–30% rain chance Days 2–3: Possible interruptions, especially in the first session Days 4–5: Better conditions, ideal for batting/spin If play gets truncated on Day 1 or 2, teams may consider a more aggressive approach to force a result within the remaining time. Team India's Selection Puzzle India's campaign has been jolted by injuries, with Akash Deep ruled out due to a groin issue and Nitish Reddy sidelined with a knee injury. These setbacks could force captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir to rethink their combination. India's successful three-allrounder formula from Edgbaston might give way to a traditional six-batter setup. Likely inclusions: Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja as spin options Karun Nair or Sai Sudharsan to bolster the middle order Anshul Kamboj, fresh off a strong India A tour, could be a surprise pick if conditions demand an extra seamer Meanwhile, England look more settled, though they'll keep a close eye on moisture levels to decide their bowling composition — possibly fielding two spinners. Tactical Take: What to Expect on Match Day Given the conditions, the toss becomes even more critical. Batting first remains statistically superior at Old Trafford, but if cloud cover persists, the new ball could do wonders. The first session on Day 1 may be decisive — both teams will look to exploit early swing. Expect a classic English Test battle: Seamers to dominate early, with lateral movement under overcast skies Spinners to come into play from Day 3, especially if the sun breaks through Batsmen to be cautious early, then aggressive once conditions settle India's biggest challenge? Managing the mental and strategic pressure of a must-win game on foreign soil — and at a venue where they've never tasted victory (four losses, five draws).
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Climate
- Bloomberg
European Heat Wave Gives Way to Violent Storms and Flooding
Severe storms are triggering flooding in parts of Europe following weeks of extreme heat, while temperatures on the Italian island of Sicily climb to 44C (111F). A powerful low-pressure system delivered heavy precipitation as it moved east into central Europe on Tuesday, after dumping a month's worth of rain across parts of England, according to Tom Morgan, a meteorologist with the UK Met Office.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Climate
- Irish Independent
‘Very difficult' travel conditions and some homes without power after torrential rain
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain and thunderstorm warning for four counties on Monday with risk of widespread surface flooding and very difficult travelling conditions. The alert, covering counties Dublin, Louth, Meath and Wicklow came into force at midnight on Monday and will last until 2pm. Impacts include 'very difficult' travelling conditions, lightning damage and 'very poor' visibility. A Status Yellow rain warning is also in place for Kildare and Monaghan from midnight on Monday until 2pm. The national forecaster said potential impacts include localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. Some employers have told employees to work from home where possible to avoid travelling. Meanwhile, the UK Met Office issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Antrim, Armagh and Down between 6pm Sunday and 6pm on Monday. A Status Amber/Orange rain warning for Antrim, Armagh and Down expired at 8am on Monday. There will be scattered heavy showers and longer spells of rain, especially across parts of the midlands and mid-west this evening. However, temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees are expected before another rather damp night tonight, with rain heaviest across the east of the country as temperatures hit lows of 13 to 15 degrees. The new week will start with further showers, heaviest over parts of Leinster and east Ulster with spot flooding possible before conditions brighten in parts of the west and south tomorrow evening. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees are expected, before another mild and rather wet day on Tuesday when temperatures hit highs of 16 to 19 degrees despite widespread showers in the afternoon. Met Éireann expects the coming days to feature 'generally mixed conditions' to start the week, forecasting 'showers or longer spells of, at times heavy, rain with spot flooding possible'. There will be fewer showers by midweek. Sunny spells and scattered showers are expected on Wednesday, with rain becoming less heavy than previous days and more isolated by evening as highs of 15 to 19 degrees are forecast. A largely dry day is on the cards for the Thursday, broken by a few light showers as highs hit between 17 to 20 degrees. Met Éireann says an 'Atlantic westerly regime looks set to dominate' for the days that follow. "The best of the drier and brighter weather will be in the east and south with cloudier conditions and a greater chance of rain or showers as well as breezier conditions in the west and north,' they said. "Temperatures look set to remain close to the seasonal norm.' Maeve McTaggart
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Climate
- Irish Independent
‘Very difficult' travel conditions as Met Éireann warnings in place for heavy rain, flooding and thunderstorms
LATEST WARNINGS: Status Orange rain and thunderstorm warning for four counties Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain and thunderstorm warning for four counties on Monday with risk of widespread surface flooding and very difficult travelling conditions. The alert, covering counties Dublin, Louth, Meath and Wicklow came into force at midnight on Monday and will last until 2pm. Impacts include 'very difficult' travelling conditions, lightning damage and 'very poor' visibility. A Status Yellow rain warning is also in place for Kildare and Monaghan from midnight on Monday until 2pm. The national forecaster said potential impacts include localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. Some employers have told employees to work from home where possible to avoid travelling. Meanwhile, the UK Met Office issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Antrim, Armagh and Down between 6pm Sunday and 6pm on Monday. A Status Amber/Orange rain warning has also been issued for Antrim, Armagh and Down from 11pm on Sunday until 8am on Monday. There will be scattered heavy showers and longer spells of rain, especially across parts of the midlands and mid-west this evening. However, temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees are expected before another rather damp night tonight, with rain heaviest across the east of the country as temperatures hit lows of 13 to 15 degrees. The new week will start with further showers, heaviest over parts of Leinster and east Ulster with spot flooding possible before conditions brighten in parts of the west and south tomorrow evening. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees are expected, before another mild and rather wet day on Tuesday when temperatures hit highs of 16 to 19 degrees despite widespread showers in the afternoon. Met Éireann expects the coming days to feature 'generally mixed conditions' to start the week, forecasting 'showers or longer spells of, at times heavy, rain with spot flooding possible'. There will be fewer showers by midweek. Sunny spells and scattered showers are expected on Wednesday, with rain becoming less heavy than previous days and more isolated by evening as highs of 15 to 19 degrees are forecast. A largely dry day is on the cards for the Thursday, broken by a few light showers as highs hit between 17 to 20 degrees. Met Éireann says an 'Atlantic westerly regime looks set to dominate' for the days that follow. "The best of the drier and brighter weather will be in the east and south with cloudier conditions and a greater chance of rain or showers as well as breezier conditions in the west and north,' they said. "Temperatures look set to remain close to the seasonal norm.' Maeve McTaggart
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Irish Times
Orange rainfall and thunderstorm warning in place for Dublin, Louth, Meath and Wicklow with flooding possible
A status orange rain and thunderstorm warning is in effect for counties Dublin, Louth, Meath and Wicklow on Monday. Met Éireann is forecasting persistent and heavy rain, with a chance of thunderstorms, until 2pm. It said potential impacts include widespread surface flooding, difficult travelling conditions, lightning damage and very poor visibility. A similar UK Met Office amber alert came into force at 11pm on Sunday for counties Antrim, Armagh and Down and ran until 8am. It says 'very heavy rainfall' could create the potential for flooding. The same three counties will be under a yellow rain alert until 6pm on Monday. Flooding was affecting routes in Fermanagh on Sunday night, with the Marble Arch Road, Florencecourt, and Sligo Road in Enniskillen described as impassable by police. READ MORE A PSNI spokeswoman said: 'Please take care when travelling, slow down, and exercise caution on affected roads.' A Met Éireann status yellow warning is also in place for counties Kildare and Monaghan until 2pm on Monday. There are to be spells of heavy rain with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. There is potential for localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. The latest forecast suggests other parts of the State will be drier on Monday albeit with some isolated showers. 'Later in the afternoon, rain in the east will ease and become patchy. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees in moderate, occasionally fresh, northwest winds,' Met Éireann said. 'Tonight it will become largely dry as any lingering rain in the northeast clears, leaving clear spells and isolated showers for the night. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in light west to northwest winds.' Tuesday morning will be dry for most part with bright spells and isolated showers. However, more frequent showers are expected to spread from the west through the morning and early afternoon, with hight temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees Wednesday and Thursday are to be drier days with isolated showers forecast. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will develop on western and southwestern fringes later on Thursday, when temperatures will reach highs of 18 to 22 degrees. Friday is forecast to get off to a cloudy start with scattered showers, but with sunny spells developing later in the day and temperatures rising to highs of 20 degrees. There is to be plenty of dry weather on Saturday with sunny spells and showers, thought there is a chance of more persistent rain on Sunday.
