Flood warnings in effect across UK as relentless rain continues
Summary
Flood warnings are in place across the UK due to continuous heavy rain. The ground is already soaked, and rivers are overflowing, while more rain and strong winds are expected.Key Facts
- More than 70 flood warnings have been issued in England and Scotland.
- The Environment Agency warns that river levels will rise as rain continues.
- The Met Office has yellow weather warnings in place for parts of the West Midlands, east Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Northern Ireland experienced its wettest January in 149 years with 195.6mm of rain.
- Some areas like parts of southwest England and south Wales have had rain every day in 2026.
- Aboyne, Aberdeenshire has already exceeded its average February rainfall.
- Due to wind patterns, parts of Scotland have seen varying rainfall amounts, with some areas very wet and others dry.
- Strong winds are making driving conditions difficult in affected areas.
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