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UK Faces Flood Crisis Amid Record 37 Days of Rain

2/10/2026

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Heavy rain across Great Britain prompted the Environment Agency to issue 85 flood warnings and 245 alerts.
The Met Office forecasts continued showers and torrential rain through midweek, with the south-west and Midlands most affected.
Newcastle's jumps meeting was canceled due to waterlogged conditions.
The United Kingdom has experienced 37 consecutive days of rain, with the south-west and south Wales receiving 50% more rainfall than usual for January.

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Heavy rain across Great Britain prompted the Environment Agency to issue 85 flood warnings and 245 alerts.
The Met Office forecasts continued showers and torrential rain through midweek, with the south-west and Midlands most affected.
Newcastle's jumps meeting was canceled due to waterlogged conditions.
The United Kingdom has experienced 37 consecutive days of rain, with the south-west and south Wales receiving 50% more rainfall than usual for January.