Expert warns of extreme weather disruption to data centres
A UN warning about a “supersized” El Niño and an expected stormy UK autumn highlights growing extreme-weather risks, prompting data centre protection expert Murray Gates to warn that heavy rain and strong winds could increasingly disrupt data centre construction and operations.
MAIN POINTS
- UN warns that a “supersized” El Niño signals more frequent extreme weather events.
- The UK is preparing for a stormy autumn with heavy rain and strong winds.
- Murray Gates says data centre builds face rising disruption from severe weather.
- Protection planning is becoming more important for data centre resilience.
TAKEAWAYS
- Extreme weather is no longer a rare operational concern for infrastructure projects.
- Data centres need stronger resilience measures against rain, wind, and storm-related delays.
- Climate-driven risks are affecting both construction schedules and ongoing operations.
- Early risk assessment can help reduce weather-related disruption and damage.