The Latest Breaking News on Floods

A new amber warning for rain has been issued for parts of northern England, the Midlands and Wales, and a rare red warning is in place for Scotland.

THE Government has chaired an emergency resilience meeting as the northeast of Scotland prepares to be battered by Storm Babet.

Insurers can make emergency payments, arrange temporary emergency accommodation, and organise necessary repairs, the ABI said.

Ferry links between Aberdeen, Orkney and Shetland have been cancelled, as well as Pentland Firth crossings from Scrabster to Stromness

Risk of flooding in capital, treacherous travel conditions and disruption to public transport

Ferry links between Aberdeen, Orkney and Shetland have been cancelled, as well as Pentland Firth crossings from Scrabster to Stromness

Counties Cork and Waterford were worst hit by the flooding.

Rapid urbanisation in India has led to an increase in settlements in flood-prone areas, leading to life and livelihood loss. To address this, cities must map flood-prone areas and install storm-water drains, while also making housing more resilient and protecting low-income housing.

It is the first red warning for rain issued in the UK since Storm Dennis in February 2020.

Cork County Council said one month’s worth of rain fell in 24 hours.

The mayor of Co Cork said one month’s rain had fallen in 24 hours.