England has fifth wettest autumn on record
England had its fifth wettest autumn on record in 2019, with some areas experiencing a volume of rain unprecedented in modern times.
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Floods imminent but drier and colder weather forecast for start of December
November’s dismal weather will finally change, with drier and colder conditions coming for the start of December, forecasters said.
November flooding ‘a once-in-60-years weather event’
Heavy rainfall which brought parts of the country to its knees earlier his month – and killed at least one person – was a “once-in-60-years” weather event, experts have said.
Heavy rain batters parts of the UK, with more on the way
More than half a month’s worth of rain fell in just one day across parts of the UK, with further heavy downpours forecast across the country in the next 24 hours.
Two inches of rain to fall on soaked areas of England
Parts of Britain could see two inches of rain on Saturday, less than a fortnight after parts of the Midlands and north of England were soaked by floods.
Heavy rain warning issued for north-east
The Met Office is warning of heavy and persistent rain over the weekend which could cause flooding.
Former High Sheriff ‘swept away for half a mile’ by floodwater
The former High Sheriff of Derbyshire was swept away for half a mile after driving into floodwater, an inquest has heard.
Flood warnings still in effect across England, but relief from rain forecast
Large parts of the country remain mired in floods as experts warn the chaos could continue until Tuesday.
Flooding could affect parts of the country until Tuesday – Environment Agency
Parts of the country could still be affected by flooding through to Tuesday, according to the Environment Agency (EA).
‘It’s not looking as bad’ – weather prospects improve for soaked communities
Almost 100 flood warnings remain in place across England and Wales, as the wet weather finally begins to show signs of subsiding.
‘Here we go again’ – more wet weather for rain-soaked regions
Despite enduring days of severe floods, there will be no let-up for stricken communities in central and northern England as more heavy rain is expected to fall on Thursday night.
More than 800 properties hit by flooding as communities brace for more rain
More than 800 properties across parts of England have been affected by flooding so far, with the Met Office warning of more rain on the way.
Snow falls across parts of England and Wales as forecasters warn of more rain
Communities across parts of England and Wales woke up to a blanket of snow as forecasters warned of further rain in flood-hit areas.
PM told ‘You’ve took your time’ as he visits flood-hit communities
The Prime Minister was told “you’ve took your time, Boris” almost as many times as he was asked “are you going to get it done for us?” when he toured flood-hit South Yorkshire.
Soldiers arrive to aid communities hit by severe flooding
Nearly 100 soldiers have arrived in South Yorkshire to aid communities which have been cut off by flooding.
Flood warnings remain in place as more rain forecast
Thirty-five flood warnings are still in place across England as Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people in affected areas to heed the warnings of emergency services.
Boris Johnson urges people in flood hit areas to heed emergency service advice
Boris Johnson has urged people in flood-hit areas to heed the advice of the emergency services as he warned there could be more flooding across the country this winter.
Government response to severe flooding woeful, Labour and Lib Dems say
Opposition leaders have branded the Government’s response to the severe flooding hitting parts of the country as “woeful” and accused it of not taking it seriously enough.
Call for national emergency as public pitch in to help flooding victims
The public have stepped in to help with clothes, food and cash but the Government should now declare a national emergency after floods devastated towns and villages, a local charity chairman has said.
Rain set to ease in flood-stricken areas as Johnson calls Cobra meeting
The Prime Minister is set to chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency committee after severe flooding in parts of the country where rain is finally expected to ease on Tuesday afternoon.
RAF helicopter brought in to shore up defences in flood-hit Yorkshire
A military helicopter is working through the night to bolster defences in flood-hit South Yorkshire as more rain is forecast.
More rain forecast as cut-off villagers urged to leave their homes
People who stayed in a flooded village cut off by river water have been urged to leave by a council as more rain is forecast across the UK.
‘Unsettled’ week ahead with more rain forecast
The UK is in for another wet and unsettled week as communities already hit by flooding remain on high alert after heavy downpours left rivers swollen.
Flood-battered regions to get respite from rain as snow falls in Wales
The parts of Britain which have been battered by heavy floods are set to receive respite while snow is falling in other parts of the country.
PM says widespread flooding is ‘not a national emergency’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the widespread flooding across the UK “is not looking like something we need to escalate to the level of a national emergency”.
Older woman drives mobility scooter through severe floods in Sheffield
Footage of an older woman on a mobility scooter braving the severe flooding in the north of England has taken the internet by storm.
‘Almost biblical’ flooding ravages communities across northern England
Residents have been forced from their homes, shoppers sought sanctuary in a shopping centre overnight and travel routes remain majorly disrupted across the north of England as a month’s worth of rain fell in just 24 hours.
In Pictures: Deluge sparks flooding in parts of England
A month’s rain has fallen in 24 hours in some parts of England, leading to home evacuations and travel services being disrupted. Swineshaw in the Peak District saw 4.4in (112mm) of rain on Thursday – making it the most-drenched area of England – while Sheffield experienced 3.4in (85mm) during the same period.
Homes evacuated as month’s worth of rain in a day brings travel chaos
Parts of England endured a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours, with scores of people rescued or forced to evacuate their homes, others stranded overnight in a shopping centre, and travel plans thrown into chaos.
More than 100 flood warnings in place after deluge
Parts of Yorkshire and the Midlands are waking up to their wettest day in years, with flooding and home evacuations having continued overnight.