Wet and windy with a strong chance of rainbows – half-term forecast
Wet and windy weather is set to sweep the nation from the second day of the half-term holidays in England and Wales, with weather warnings in the west for later in the week.
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Travel disruption as heavy rainfall batters the north-east
Roads across the north-east have been left under water due to the torrential rain.
Future rain and temperature extremes likely to break records – Met Office
Future weather extremes of heavy rain and soaring temperatures driven by climate change are likely to break new records, the Met Office has warned.
Study finds technique for calculating impact of rain on mountains
Researchers have developed a technique that captures precisely how mountains bend to the will of raindrops.
Record rainfall brings weekend of flooding and disruption to north-east
The north-east was hammered by "never-ending" downpours over the weekend, with some areas seeing a month's worth of rain and others breaking records nearly a century old.
Amber warning as Storm Alex set to bring heavy rain to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Storm Alex is due to batter the north-east this weekend, with the Met Office now issuing an amber warning for the region and SEPA raising awareness of potential flooding risk.
Britain to be lashed by rain and strong winds as storm moves in from France
Heavy rain and wind is set to lash the UK this week as storms move in from Europe.
Met Office warns of flood risk on north-east coast tomorrow
The Met Office has warned there could be a risk of flooding along the north-east coast tomorrow.
More heavy rain on the way, with risk of thunderstorms
Heavy rain with the risk of thunderstorms is expected to continue over the rest of the weekend, with warnings of potential flooding and travel disruption.
How to drive safely in heavy rain
Heavy rain is currently sweeping the UK, washing across roads which haven’t seen much water in several weeks. Many motorists won’t have seen rain for quite some time either, so it can be good to brush up on how best to deal with a torrential downpour when driving.
Flash flooding as north-east town hit with more than 20mm of rain in an hour
A north-east town was struck by flash flooding, leaving businesses scrambling to deal with rising water levels.
Flood alert raised across north-east following heavy thundery showers
Two flood alerts have been issued today following heavy rain across the north and north-east.
Met Office issues rain warning for north-east
A warning for heavy rain has been issued for the north-east.
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for the north-east.
North-east council and Scottish Water planning for water shortages after dry winter
Residents in the north-east are to be given special guidance on how to reduce their water usage following a drier than average winter.
Flood alert issued for north-east as ‘prolonged rain’ expected
A flood alert has been issued for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Met Office issues warning of heavy rain for part of north-east
Heavy rain is set to hit the north-east today, according to the Met Office.
Heavy rain warning issued for north-east
The Met Office is warning of heavy and persistent rain over the weekend which could cause flooding.
Police warning to drivers after heavy rain
Police in the north-east are asking motorists to take extra care this morning due to surface water.
Heavy rain warning issued for north-east
A warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of the north-east.
Heavy rain and flood warning issued for north-east
A warning for heavy rain and flooding has been issued by the Met Office.
Council praised for Aberdeen flooding clean-up
Council staff have been praised for their efforts to help clear up areas blighted by flooding in Aberdeen.
Pictures and video: Chaos in north-east as torrential rain causes flooding
Torrential rain caused chaos in the region as stores were closed, concerts cancelled and cars became trapped on flooded roads.
Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
A weather warning has been issued for heavy rain across the north-east.
Work to repair damaged north-east bridges after month of rain falls in seven hours
A clean-up operation is under way to repair seven flood-hit bridges in the north-east.
Seven north-east bridges remain closed after heavy rainfall
Engineers have closed seven bridges in the north-east after a months’ worth of rain falling in seven hours.
North-east roads, bridges and businesses wrecked by floods
A month’s worth of rain fell in just seven hours, destroying bridges, causing travel chaos and leaving a treasured tea room on the brink of collapse.
Met Office issues heavy rain warning for parts of Aberdeenshire
A weather warning has been issued for parts of Aberdeenshire.
Warning of thunderstorms and flooding for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Thunderstorms and flooding could hit the north-east today.
Rain, thunderstorm and flood alerts issued for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Heavy rain is set to hit the north-east today and more thunderstorms are forecast for the weekend, according to the Met Office.