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UK Faces Record 36 Days of Relentless Rainfall

2/6/2026

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The United Kingdom has endured 36 consecutive days of rainfall since the start of 2026, per Met Office.
Low-pressure systems from the west drive heavy rain and strong winds, especially affecting Northern Ireland and southern England.
Yellow warnings for rain and snow cover regions, signaling potential flooding.
Storm Chandra delivered 100.8 mm of rain in Katesbridge on January 26, 2026.
Northern Ireland recorded its second-wettest January in 149 years.

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The United Kingdom has endured 36 consecutive days of rainfall since the start of 2026, per Met Office.
Low-pressure systems from the west drive heavy rain and strong winds, especially affecting Northern Ireland and southern England.
Yellow warnings for rain and snow cover regions, signaling potential flooding.
Storm Chandra delivered 100.8 mm of rain in Katesbridge on January 26, 2026.
Northern Ireland recorded its second-wettest January in 149 years.