One hundred flood warnings as heavy downpours persist
Summary
Heavy rains are causing flooding in many parts of the UK, with over 100 areas under flood warnings or alerts. The persistent rain is due to a weather pattern that is stuck, leading to saturated grounds and swollen rivers. The Met Office has issued rain warnings for affected regions.Key Facts
- Over 100 flood warnings and alerts are in place across the UK due to heavy rain.
- England has 98 flood warnings and 170 alerts, while Scotland and Wales also have advisories.
- The Met Office has issued yellow rain warnings for eastern Scotland until Wednesday night.
- Parts of the UK have recorded much higher than average rainfall for February.
- Aboyne in Aberdeenshire is close to surpassing half its annual rainfall.
- The persistent wet weather results from a blocked weather pattern over the UK.
- This pattern is caused by high pressure over Scandinavia preventing weather systems from moving east.
- The same weather block led to a very wet January in parts of the UK.
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