The Latest Breaking News from Flood

Motorists warned of icy roads as temperatures plunge

A yellow ice alert has been issued for the south-west of England, parts of Hampshire, Wales, and Northern Ireland

The Independent UK · Feb 1

Met Office issue weather warnings with more ice and rain set to hit storm-battered regions

Parts of the country hit by flooding from Storm Chandra could face yet more rain, with ice warnings in place across the southwest, Wales and Northern Ireland

The Independent UK · Feb 1

Delivery of flood relief schemes has been too slow, minister admits

It comes as a Status Yellow rain warning is in place for a number of counties on Monday.

Evening Standard · Feb 1

Public warned that flooding risk not confined to counties with rain warnings

Status yellow rainfall warnings were issued for seven counties in the Republic and for all counties in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

'A little nervous': flood-hit area braces for more rain

A flood-hit region is bracing for more rain as a tropical low lingers but forecasters say it is a "very low" chance of developing into a tropical cyclone.

AAP · Jan 30

Nearly 150 flood alerts in place across England in aftermath of Storm Chandra

Met Office issues yellow rain alerts in south-west, with 66 flood warnings – indicating expected flooding – in force

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

Aid groups struggle to attract donors as floods devastate Mozambique

The country director for WaterAid Mozambique says it is proving much harder for aid agencies to generate funds to help than in previous crises

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Climate change 'supercharging' deadly floods in southern Africa

A "perfect storm" of climate change and cyclical La Niña weather patterns have been fuelling the catastrophic flooding sweeping southern Africa for the past month, according to climate scientists.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 29

‘Feels like a losing battle’: the fight against flooding in Somerset

Emergency pumps are deployed in attempt to stop water inundating homes around River Parrett

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds

In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 29