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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton Environment reporter

Floods could hit England while country is still in drought, forecasters say

A Mercedes stranded in floodwater in a rural setting
A stranded car in Quorn, Leicestershire in January. The Met Office predicts a wetter than average autumn. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Floods could hit England while the country is still in drought, forecasters have said.

Heavy downpours threatening lives and property could hit this autumn, with the rain devastating some areas but still not providing respite from months of dry weather that have left rivers, groundwater and reservoirs drained.

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