UK weather live: Commuters suffer delays due to heavy rain and flooding as new Met Office warning issued The railway line between Swindon and Bristol Parkway is blocked The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024
Thursday briefing: How central Europe is recovering from days of historic floods In today’s newsletter: Storm Boris wrecked homes and lives across central Europe – how are countries, and communities, putting their lives back together? The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2024
Torrential rain represents an opportunity to build a better society A month’s worth of rain has poured down in just a few hours in parts of central and southern England. More than 300 flood-related emergency calls were made, major roads were submerged, trains were delayed, and an enormous sinkhole opened up on a football pitch in south London. The Conversation · Sep 25, 2024
Europe’s worst floods on record made twice as likely by climate crisis – and will only get worse Scientists ask for stronger climate action to reduce risks of future disasters The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Dozens of people and 22 dogs rescued in emergency evacuation of holiday park due to flooding Billing Aquadrome leisure park had been previously evacuated after flooding in January and February The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Downtown Chiang Mai flooded as Ping River overflows The Ping River has overflowed, flooding downtown areas in Chiang Mai late on Tuesday night. Bangkok Post · Sep 25, 2024
‘We’re getting rid of everything’: floods destroy homes and lives in Czech Republic Study shows extreme rainfall made twice as likely by planet-heating pollution as EU promises €10bn in aid The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024
Global heating ‘doubled’ chance of extreme rain in Europe in September Researchers find climate crisis aggravated the four days of heavy rainfall and deadly floods The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024
Newcastle pledge £15,000 to help AFC Wimbledon after ‘sinkhole’ pitch AFC Wimbledon were forced to move their Carabao Cup clash against Newcastle due to flooding The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024
Poland's Raciborz Reservoir: Silent Hero Saves Cities From Flooding The Raciborz Reservoir in Poland, a silent hero, saved Opole and Wroclaw from devastating floods, earning widespread praise. Top News · Sep 24, 2024
Floodwater reservoir becomes Poland's hero for preventing major flooding Grateful Poles are heaping praise to honor their silent hero that just saved them: a floodwater reservoir that spared the cities of Opole and Wroclaw from imminent flooding that ravaged parts of Central Europe The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024
More flooding 'expected' around London commuter belt in wake of torrential rain Dozens of flood alerts are in place as disruption continues Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2024
Flash floods: What to do in flash floods as heavy rain predicted for England Weather forecasts predict heavy rain will continue to plague England, with flash-flood warnings in many areas Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2024
UK weather: Flood warnings mapped as two months’ worth of rain in two days causes havoc in parts of country Despite the end of heavy rain, many areas across England face the prospect of flooding amid warnings from the Environment Agency The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2024 Avanti trains could be cancelled amid flooding in England AVANTI West Coast services are being affected by flooding in England...
Bangkok Post · Sep 24, 2024 Flood alert for Chiang Mai People living along the riverside in Chiang Mai are being strongly advised to move their belongings, including vehicles, to high ground as the Ping River is rising rapidly and expected to flood into the city on Tuesday night.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024 Hurricane John strikes Mexico’s southern Pacific coast with 'life-threatening' flood potential Hurricane John has struck Mexico’s southern Pacific coast with life-threatening flood potential
AAP · Sep 24, 2024 Disaster resilience gathering begins in flood-hit town The National Indigenous Disaster Resilience gathering is being held in a flood-hit NSW town, hoping to highlight the importance of First Nations knowledge.
Bangkok Post · Sep 24, 2024 Morning rain causes rush-hour traffic jams Several roads were flooded and morning traffic came to a standstill during rush hours on Tuesday morning as rain blanketed Greater Bangkok.
Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2024 Day of London travel chaos as heavy rain submerges parts of capital in floods Firefighters took 350 calls to floods in London as extreme weather caused travel chaos
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024 Met Office warns of further rain after chaos caused by flash floods across the country More unsettled weather and heavy rain is expected later in the week after a day of flash floods
The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024 Who’s to blame when climate change turns the lights off? Deadly Storm Boris has flooded large areas of central Europe and the UK, destroying homes and displacing thousands of people.
Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2024 OPINION - London can't cope with this flooding — and the next 25 years could be worse London is facing flash flooding again, disrupting lives and livelihoods across the capital, and demonstrating yet again that we are still vulnerable and exposed to more frequent and intense rainfall due to climate change.
Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2024 Londoners rescued from cars as Tube stations and streets flooded after heavy downpours London Fire Brigade said it took around 350 calls to flooding after a night of torrential rain
Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2024 Tornado hits Luton as streets flooded and cars submerged outside London A small tornado hit Luton as streets were submerged and cars abandoned when heavy downpours battered towns outside London.