35 h. ago Drought could continue through to winter despite flood risk and rain, say officials

The UK could feasibly experience both drought and flooding at the same time in the coming months, the Environment Agency said

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35 h. ago Flood alerts across North West as bursts of heavy rain set to continue

The five alerts cover Warrington and four others places across the north west

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44 h. ago UK drought 'could continue until winter' despite heavy rain and flooding

The heavy rain hitting many parts of the UK may not be enough to reverse all the effects of the summer’s record-breaking dry spell

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55 h. ago Drought could continue through to winter despite flood risk and rain – officials

The UK could feasibly experience both drought and flooding at the same time in the coming months, the Environment Agency said.

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6 d. ago London weather: Heavy rain hits rush hour as Met Office issues flood warning

The Met Office has warned that heavy rain could cause flooding in parts of the country

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7 d. ago Heavy rain may cause flooding and travel disruption, Met Office warns

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from midnight until 2pm on Wednesday for south-west England and much of South Wales.

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7 d. ago Met Office issues severe weather warning as heavy rain poses risk of ‘flooding’

Heavy rain is forecast for parts of the UK in the coming days

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7 d. ago Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain as parts of UK brace for flooding

The Met Office has warned flooding is possible as it issues yellow weather alert

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1 week ago Met Office warns Brits in 30 areas to prep 'emergency' kit with these 3 items

The Met Office has told Brits in 30 areas to consider preparing 'emergency' flood kits after a yellow weather warning is issued for heavy rain in parts of England

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1 week ago Government issues 'red alert' as Brits in six places urged 'act NOW'

Brits have been urged to take action and move to higher ground or upper floors after heavy rain overnight sent floodwaters surging into low-lying areas in Cornwall

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3 w. ago Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 5 as it moves through north

Erin not expected to make landfall, though nearby islands, including Puerto Rico, brace for floodingHurricane Erin has intensified into a category 5 storm as it churns its way over the Atlantic, brushing past islands in the north-east Caribbean.The National Hurricane Center (NHC), in Miami, said on Saturday that Erin – which it described as “catastrophic” – was still not expected to hit land in the US and would swerve away, but forecasters have warned that strong winds and heavy rain could cause flooding and landslides on nearby islands. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 5, moving through north

Erin not expected to make landfall, though nearby islands, including Puerto Rico, brace for floodingHurricane Erin has intensified into a category 5 storm as it churns its way over the Atlantic, brushing past islands in the north-east Caribbean.The National Hurricane Center (NHC), in Miami, said on Saturday that Erin – which it described as “catastrophic” – was still not expected to hit land in the US and would swerve away, but forecasters have warned that strong winds and heavy rain could cause flooding and landslides on nearby islands. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Parents and child killed when tree falls on car amid heavy rain, flooding in Tennessee

An official in Tennessee says a mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car amid heavy rain and flooding

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