Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Summary
England is facing many flood warnings and alerts after days of continuous rain. The Met Office reports that some areas have seen significantly more rainfall than usual, with several regions particularly affected. Heavy rain is expected to continue into the coming week.Key Facts
- There are 85 flood warnings and 234 alerts in England as of Saturday evening.
- Flood warnings are mainly in the south-west and the Midlands, with the heaviest alerts in Devon, Hampshire, Gloucester, and Worcester.
- An Asda van was caught in flood water in Shropshire, but no one was trapped.
- The Met Office noted that parts of the UK, like south-west England and South Wales, have experienced 50% more rain than usual so far in 2026.
- Northern Ireland experienced its wettest January in 149 years, and some locations in the UK saw record-breaking January rainfall.
- Storm Chandra, along with previous storms Ingrid and Goretti, caused flooding and travel issues.
- Rainfall in some UK areas exceeded normal monthly totals within just the first few days of February.
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