Dozens rescued as rain leads to flooding and travel is disrupted in parts of the UK
2 days, 17 hours ago

Dozens rescued as rain leads to flooding and travel is disrupted in parts of the UK

Associated Press  

LONDON — Dozens of people were rescued Monday from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K. and more wintry weather was expected. Hundreds of schools were closed for the first day of classes of 2025, trains were halted and commuters experienced headaches as sections of highways and major roads were closed from high water and snow that made driving hazardous. The body of a man found Monday in a flooded area near the River Aire in northern England was believed to have gone in the water over the weekend, North Yorkshire police said. Snow created a beautiful backdrop in the hills of northern England and parts of Scotland, but forced hundreds of schools to shut their doors on what had been scheduled to be the first day of the new year.

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Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions
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1 day, 22 hours ago

Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions

Associated Press  

LONDON — Serious flooding swamped parts of England and snow forced three airports to close temporarily Tuesday as wet and icy weather that was expected to last another day combined to extend travel chaos that has plagued the U.K. since the start of the year. A severe flood warning indicating life-threatening conditions was issued for the River Soar in Leicestershire …

New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding
Top News
2 days, 4 hours ago

New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding

The Independent  

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Weather UK latest: Man’s body found near Yorkshire river as dozens rescued from flooded homes
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2 days, 4 hours ago

Weather UK latest: Man’s body found near Yorkshire river as dozens rescued from flooded homes

The Independent  

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New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding
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2 days, 11 hours ago

New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding

The Independent  

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UK weather live: Major incident declared in second county over flooding as children stranded at primary school
2 days, 15 hours ago

UK weather live: Major incident declared in second county over flooding as children stranded at primary school

The Independent  

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All the places at risk of flooding as severe weather warnings are issued across UK
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2 days, 18 hours ago

All the places at risk of flooding as severe weather warnings are issued across UK

The Independent  

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Britain set for heavy rain and flooding following snow travel chaos
3 days, 11 hours ago

Britain set for heavy rain and flooding following snow travel chaos

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK is set for …

Britain sees in the New Year with heavy downpours with snow expected this weekend
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1 week ago

Britain sees in the New Year with heavy downpours with snow expected this weekend

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Severe flooding hits Manchester area, disrupting UK's New Year's celebrations
1 week ago

Severe flooding hits Manchester area, disrupting UK's New Year's celebrations

India Today  

LONDON: Parts of the United Kingdom were flooded Wednesday as heavy rains and powerful winds continued to disrupt New Year’s celebrations. “We are potentially expecting the flood situation to get worse before it gets better.” Tom Coulthard said the rain started late Tuesday afternoon and poured all night where he lives in Didsbury, south of Manchester, topping river banks and …

Britain braces for another soaking as Storm Bert clean-up continues: Map shows rain warning for the South as up to TWO INCHES is set to fall with more flooding 'likely' for areas hit by weekend downpo
1 month, 1 week ago

Britain braces for another soaking as Storm Bert clean-up continues: Map shows rain warning for the South as up to TWO INCHES is set to fall with more flooding 'likely' for areas hit by weekend downpo

Daily Mail  

Further torrential downpours will hit southern England tonight after the Met Office issued a fresh warning for up to two inches of rain over a 14-hour period. Flooding at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park in Northamptonshire today after Storm Bert A business owner clears water from his property at Billing Wharf in Northamptonshire today Flood damage today at The Myrtle Press, …

UK counts the cost of devastating storm
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK counts the cost of devastating storm

China Daily  

By JULIAN SHEA in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-11-26 10:47 Rail passengers wait with their luggage at Paddington Station in London, England on Monday after train cancellations that were attributed to Storm Bert. MINA KIM / REUTERS Hundreds of flood warnings were in place across the United Kingdom on Monday and rail services were severely disrupted, as …

UK counts the cost of devastating storm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK counts the cost of devastating storm

China Daily  

Rail passengers wait with their luggage at Paddington Station in London, England on Monday after train cancellations that were attributed to Storm Bert. MINA KIM / REUTERS Hundreds of flood warnings were in place across the United Kingdom on Monday and rail services were severely disrupted, as the country dealt with the continued impact of Storm Bert, which hit over …

UK counts the cost of devastating storm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK counts the cost of devastating storm

China Daily  

Rail passengers wait with their luggage at Paddington Station in London, England on Monday after train cancellations that were attributed to Storm Bert. MINA KIM / REUTERS Hundreds of flood warnings were in place across the United Kingdom on Monday and rail services were severely disrupted, as the country dealt with the continued impact of Storm Bert, which hit over …

Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales battle floodwaters after weekend storm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales battle floodwaters after weekend storm

LA Times  

Rob, surname not given, walks through floodwater in Cwmtillery, Wales, on Monday as an apparent mudslide has forced people from their homes as Storm Bert continues to cause disruption in Cwmtillery, Wales. Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales were battling floodwaters Monday morning after the second major storm of the winter brought widespread disruption to the U.K. Several rail …

Motorists rescued from floodwaters as about 100 millimetres falls in three hours in south-east Queensland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Motorists rescued from floodwaters as about 100 millimetres falls in three hours in south-east Queensland

ABC  

A police officer smashed a window to rescue a woman trapped in a car in floodwaters in Brisbane after almost 100 millimetres fell within three hours in parts of south-east Queensland. Queensland Fire Department station officer Stephen Humphreys said no one was injured in the incident at Mary Pleasant Drive in Birkdale. Birkdale resident Lorraine Hooker said water around her …

Temperatures could hit 20C while heavy rain continues amid weather warnings
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Temperatures could hit 20C while heavy rain continues amid weather warnings

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Heart-stopping moment lucky driver is rescued from nearly-entirely submerged car in Shropshire after running into trouble trying to cross a brook as rain continues to torment the UK
3 months, 1 week ago

Heart-stopping moment lucky driver is rescued from nearly-entirely submerged car in Shropshire after running into trouble trying to cross a brook as rain continues to torment the UK

Daily Mail  

This is the heart-stopping moment a lucky motorist was rescued this morning from his nearly-submerged car in Shropshire. This is the heart-stopping moment a lucky motorist was rescued this morning from his nearly-submerged car in Shropshire Dramatic photos show firefighters using ropes and pole during the rescue mission as the muddy waters rushed through an open window and nearly fully …

Dozens of flood alerts issued as heavy rain causes travel chaos across large parts of Britain - with railway lines shut from the deluge
3 months, 1 week ago

Dozens of flood alerts issued as heavy rain causes travel chaos across large parts of Britain - with railway lines shut from the deluge

Daily Mail  

Brits should brace for more rain today as dozens of flood alerts are in place amid heavy rain causing travel chaos and shutting railway lines. Both new warnings forecast 20-40mm of rainfall widely, with 60mm also possible in a few places across North Wales and north-west England and 60-80mm in some areas in eastern England, the Met Office said. DEVON: …

Flood alerts issued in England as rain sweeps across UK marking end to heatwave
5 months ago

Flood alerts issued in England as rain sweeps across UK marking end to heatwave

The Independent  

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Large swathes of Britain to be lashed by thundery downpours as Met Office issues three new warnings - as UK braces for flooding and travel chaos
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Large swathes of Britain to be lashed by thundery downpours as Met Office issues three new warnings - as UK braces for flooding and travel chaos

Daily Mail  

Huge swathes of the UK are expected to be drenched in thundery downpours at the Met Office issue stark new warnings to brace for flooding and travel chaos. A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from 8am today until 11.59pm for parts of England, including tourist hotspot Cornwall, and Wales with 'thundery downpours' forecast. Up to 40mm could …

Hundreds evacuate homes, 38 rescued from floods in southeast Australia after heavy storms
1 year ago

Hundreds evacuate homes, 38 rescued from floods in southeast Australia after heavy storms

The Independent  

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Heavy rains leave parts of England and Europe swamped in floodwaters
1 year ago

Heavy rains leave parts of England and Europe swamped in floodwaters

Associated Press  

LONDON — Residents of riverside towns in England that were swamped by rains that washed over Europe this week bailed out Friday as flooding disrupted train service and officials warned that waters could rise in the days ahead. “We’ll have to see what we can salvage.” Heavy rains also left parts other parts of Europe under water as a cold …

UK flooding latest: Nottinghamshire residents face 'pure hell' as homes cut off
1 year ago

UK flooding latest: Nottinghamshire residents face 'pure hell' as homes cut off

The Telegraph  

Nottinghamshire residents faced “pure hell” as flooding wreaked havoc on their communities for the third time in as many months. We’re finding that we are having to help people get medication because they can’t get out of their villages.” He added: “People are going through pure hell. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer said “people’s lives shouldn’t be upended by extreme rain” …

Mapped: UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings and alerts after Storm Henk downpours
1 year ago

Mapped: UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings and alerts after Storm Henk downpours

The Independent  

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Dozens of flood warnings remain although rain expected to ease
1 year, 2 months ago

Dozens of flood warnings remain although rain expected to ease

The Independent  

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Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout
1 year, 2 months ago

Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout

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Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Storm Babet
1 year, 2 months ago

Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Storm Babet

The Independent  

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Deadly Storm Babet claims sixth victim as police reveal M4 lorry crash that killed two women was weather-related: Hundreds of flood warnings are issued and thousands lose power - as amazing footage sh
1 year, 2 months ago

Deadly Storm Babet claims sixth victim as police reveal M4 lorry crash that killed two women was weather-related: Hundreds of flood warnings are issued and thousands lose power - as amazing footage sh

Daily Mail  

Storm Babet has claimed what is thought to be its sixth victim after a crash that killed two women on the M4 was linked to dangerous weather - as amazing footage was shared of a sheepdog bounding to the rescue of three stranded ewes in Wales. A crash on the M4 on Friday morning that killed two women has been …

Flood warnings increase as UK braces for colder spell
1 year, 11 months ago

Flood warnings increase as UK braces for colder spell

The Independent  

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Snow and a ‘month’s worth of rain’ to hit parts of UK amid flood alerts
2 years, 1 month ago

Snow and a ‘month’s worth of rain’ to hit parts of UK amid flood alerts

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The heaviest rain will gradually move north on Friday, with further warnings issued,” Matthew Lehnert, the Met Office’s chief …

More misery to come! Flash floods hit Wales as downpours leave Britain drenched
2 years, 3 months ago

More misery to come! Flash floods hit Wales as downpours leave Britain drenched

Daily Mail  

Wet weather will continue to hit the country this evening, after thunderstorms struck northern and eastern parts of the UK this morning when a band of rain moved in from the west, with more rain returning this weekend. Vehicles drive through a flash flood in Swansea on Wednesday morning following a bout of heavy rain in the Welsh city A …

Flood warnings as torrential rain and thunderstorms lash UK
2 years, 4 months ago

Flood warnings as torrential rain and thunderstorms lash UK

The Independent  

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Met Office warns of floods as heatwave ends with heavy thunderstorms
2 years, 4 months ago

Met Office warns of floods as heatwave ends with heavy thunderstorms

The Independent  

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Queensland's wet weather continues with more than 400mm of rain falling in three hours, flood warnings issued
2 years, 10 months ago

Queensland's wet weather continues with more than 400mm of rain falling in three hours, flood warnings issued

ABC  

An "astronomical" amount of rain has drenched parts of Queensland with Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast seeing a month's worth of rain in an hour and evacuations have been ordered in Lockyer Valley. Key points: An emergency alert has been issued for Noosa, Gympie, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and North Burnett residents to stay off the road amid fear of …

Floods swamp bridges in Scotland as UK to be hit with five more days of rain
3 years, 2 months ago

Floods swamp bridges in Scotland as UK to be hit with five more days of rain

The Independent  

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Storms will continue until THURSDAY with more thunder, lightning and flash downpours
3 years, 5 months ago

Storms will continue until THURSDAY with more thunder, lightning and flash downpours

Daily Mail  

Thunderstorms and flash downpours will continue until at least Thursday, the Met Office has warned after another night of flooding yesterday, with cars submerged in Yeovil and Tube stations forced to close while a London hospital cancelled surgeries and evacuated 100 inpatients. Pictured: A fire engine is seen outside the main entrance to Whipps Cross Hospital Barts Health NHS Trust …

London flooded in post-heatwave thunderstorms
3 years, 5 months ago

London flooded in post-heatwave thunderstorms

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Are London floods linked to the climate crisis?
3 years, 5 months ago

Are London floods linked to the climate crisis?

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Flash floods in London after torrential rain batters capital
3 years, 5 months ago

Flash floods in London after torrential rain batters capital

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Storm Christoph: Care homes evacuated after rain triggers floods — and more storms are forecast
3 years, 11 months ago

Storm Christoph: Care homes evacuated after rain triggers floods — and more storms are forecast

The Independent  

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Storms inflict £7.7bn worth of damage on a third of UK property
4 years, 10 months ago

Storms inflict £7.7bn worth of damage on a third of UK property

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UK weather forecast: ‘Danger to life’ warnings issued as heavy rain brings flooding and transport disruption
5 years, 2 months ago

UK weather forecast: ‘Danger to life’ warnings issued as heavy rain brings flooding and transport disruption

The Independent  

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UK weather forecast: Rain and floods to hit ahead of sunny Sunday break
5 years, 2 months ago

UK weather forecast: Rain and floods to hit ahead of sunny Sunday break

The Independent  

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UK weather forecast: Flood alerts issued as month's worth of rain set to hit within hours
5 years, 4 months ago

UK weather forecast: Flood alerts issued as month's worth of rain set to hit within hours

The Independent  

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Flood-hit train passengers left stranded in a landslide
5 years, 6 months ago

Flood-hit train passengers left stranded in a landslide

Daily Mail  

Despite five days in a row of torrential rain across Britain, music-lovers are making the most of the bad weather - with some wearing bikinis at the Isle of Wight festival, and others at this weekend's Download festival have been enjoying 'mud fights'. Up to 50 firefighters and several police officers have been called to the scene as part of …

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