The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Flood risk returns as heavy rain warning in place for 20 counties

Simon Coveney said that two flood relief schemes would be in place to respond to unprecedented weather damage last week.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Households battling to make homes safe amid warning flooding could continue

Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded and an estimated 30,000 properties have been protected.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023

Households battling to make homes safe as flooding could continue through week

Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded and an estimated 30,000 properties have been protected.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Flood mitigation back in priority after a lull, following surprise floods in the capital

Lull in flood mitigation measures in Thiruvananthapuram led to surprise flooding. Opposition demands launch of second phase of Operation Anantha. Govt. asks District Admin. & Corporation to prepare proposals for flood mitigation. Widening of Kannammoola canal, desiltation of Aruvikkara & Akkulam reservoirs proposed. Encroachments on crucial canals cleared in 2015,…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Storm Babet: Dozens of horses and ponies evacuated from flood-hit riding school

Dramatic photos show the horses standing in flooded fields before they were evacuated.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Fresh danger to life warnings issued as post-Babet flooding continues

Two severe flood warnings are in place around the River Idle, near Retford in Nottinghamshire, meaning risk of death or serious injury.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Residents return to ‘mind-blowing’ flood damage after Storm Babet

Brechin in Angus was badly hit by flooding, with hundreds of residents fleeing their homes.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

UK records a fourth death linked to a storm that battered northern Europe

A fourth person has died in Britain during a storm that pounded the U.K. and northern Europe with gale-force winds and torrential rain

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Danger to life warnings issued for Retford as Storm Babet flood waters rise

Major cleanup operations get under way in worst-hit areas after storm that left four people dead

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

Clean-up gets under way in flooded areas after Storm Babet passes

Work to clear away the damage will go ahead on Sunday as the weather improves.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023