4 h. ago UK weather map reveals where Storm Chandra will hit TODAY: Britain braces for 80mph winds, torrential rain and snow just days after Ingrid wreaked havoc

The 35-hour storm began hitting South-West England from yesterday afternoon, before spreading to the rest of the UK.

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13 h. ago Suffer from debilitating diarrhoea, cramps and bloating? This is the new pill that could banish your symptoms for good, why scientists are so hopeful and what happened to the patients who took it

IBS affects one in five UK adults - around 12 million. It can cause stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, wind, faecal incontinence, fatigue, diarrhoea and constipation, which can last for months

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18 h. ago Storm Chandra hurtles towards Scotland as Met Office pinpoints sixteen areas to be hit by rain and SNOW tomorrow

STORM Chandra has been revealed as the name of the next storm set to batter Scotland. Powerful winds and torrential rain showers will lash much of the country tomorrow. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the southwest coast of Scotland between 5am and midnight tomorrow. Storm Chandra will bring strong easterly...

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59 h. ago Scots braced for MORE torrential rain and flood chaos as temperatures set to plunge

SCOTS are facing MORE torrential rain and flood chaos this weekend - before temperatures plunge to a bone-chilling -8C. A yellow weather warning for rain is in force from this evening until 9am tomorrow, covering Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, and Perth and Kinross. Forecasters say many areas could be hit by a further 20-30mm of rain,...

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65 h. ago Indonesia landslide kills 8 and leaves more than 80 missing as rescue effort underway

The landslide came after days of torrential rain caused river banks to burst in the West Bandung district of West Java province, Indonesia - killing at least eight people

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68 h. ago Scots to be battered with MORE torrential rain and flood chaos as fresh weather warning issued 

SCOTS are set to be battered with more torrential rain this weekend causing flooding and travel chaos across the country. The Met Office issued another yellow weather warning for rain throughout Saturday until Sunday morning. It comes after a turbulent start to the weekend with 65mph gusts, heavy downpours, and even snow in some areas....

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3 d. ago Umbrella that won't break even in torrential rain and wind 'lasts for years'

"I bought this umbrella originally in 2021 and it has lasted for over 3 years which is the longest lasting umbrella I have used to date. It has survived strong winds in the UK."

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3 d. ago Perthshire lashed by weather as torrential rain causes road and school closures

The heavy rainfall across the region saw eight roads closed on Thursday, while schools were forced to close their doors due to concerns over the conditions.

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4 d. ago Person rescued from car stuck in flood water as torrential rain batters Scotland

Flood waters in Aberdeenshire caught out motorist near Banchory who was rescued by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

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4 d. ago Is it safe to travel to New Zealand? Latest advice after Mount Maunganui landslides

At least two people have died and many more are still missing following torrential rain on the North Island

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4 d. ago Regatta's £160 jacket now £57.60 'keeps me warm in torrential rain'

The Regatta Marron Waterproof Insulated Jacket has been reduced from £160 to £64, with an extra 10% off using discount code WINTER, bringing it down to £57.60

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5 d. ago New Zealand storms: people missing after landslide hits campsite as minister compares east coast to ‘war zone’

Record-breaking rains spark landslide at Mount Maunganui campsite, with helicopter teams retrieving families from rooftops and local states of emergency declaredEmergency services in New Zealand are searching for several people, including a child, believed missing after a landslide hit a campsite during storms that have caused widespread damage across the North Island.Emergency minister Mark Mitchell told RNZ that parts of the east coast looked like “a war zone”, with helicopters deployed to rescue families sheltering on rooftops from flooding, and local states of emergency declared in five regions across Northland and the East Cape due to days of record-breaking torrential rain. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Regatta's £160 coat perfect 'in torrential rain and minus temps' now £54 in double deal

This incredible double deal shaves more than £100 off the price of this "warm and waterproof" insulated coat that comes in four colours.

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7 d. ago Weather tracker: tropical storm brings torrential rain to Philippines

Warnings in place for storm surges and flooding, with landslides and volcanic mudflows possible on LuzonThe Philippines is experiencing its first tropical storm of the year. Ada, also known as Nokaen, slowly developed into a tropical storm on Friday, travelling northwards along the east coast over the weekend and bringing torrential rain of up to 200mm a day and maximum wind gusts of up to 65mph near the storm’s centre.The system is expected to remain a tropical storm until Tuesday as it tracks north-west, though weakening as a result of the incoming north-east monsoon, transitioning back to a tropical depression, which could bring further rain and strong winds enhanced by the monsoon later in the week. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Australia news live: woman dead in powerful storm as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

Woman killed by tree branch as NSW SES records more than 800 calls for help. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales State Emergency Services have received over 1400 calls for help and 20 requests for flood rescues after Sydney has been lashed with torrential rain.SES Assistant Commissioner Sonya Alston, speaking to ABC News, says the main areas affected by flash flooding and storm-related incidents are Illawarra, Sydney and the Hunter area.We did have an evacuation at Narrabeen overnight due to the rapid rising waters there and the localised heavy rainfall, so that continues around that. Those particular areas with the weather also moving up north, we’ll see around the north eastern New South Wales experiencing some of that heavy winds, heavy rain and large wind gusts.We’re hoping to see a little bit of relief for the Illawarra area today. But still in that Sydney northern area. So again urging everyone to keep safe, keep inside...

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1 week ago Over 100 dead after torrential rain and floods in southern Africa as more weather warnings issued

Torrential rain has hit southern Africa, with South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe badly affected

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1 week ago Regatta's £160 insulated coat reduced to £58 'keeps me warm in torrential rain and minus temperatures'

"This jacket is not only warm and waterproof but looks good too. Great value for money"

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1 week ago Frustrated residents hit out at lack of response after Storm Goretti cuts off towns with fallen trees and power outages

More than 30,000 properties were left without power for days in and around Cornwall after the storm brought heavy snowfall, torrential rain and up to 99mph winds to the UK starting last week.

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2 w. ago Female Mercedes driver, 27, who killed couple in crash while hurrying to a beauty salon and orphaned their toddler child is spared jail

Laila Barnard-Wigley was driving a black Mercedes GLA in torrential rain when her car crossed onto the wrong side of the road and collided with a Peugeot.

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2 w. ago Storm Goretti LIVE: Thousands of homes left without power as life

‘Multi-hazard’ weather event hits UK with 100mph winds, heavy snow and torrential rain expected

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