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Two million homes at flood risk are unaware as wet winter looms

Around two million people in England with properties at flood risk don't realise the danger, the Environment Agency warns. Experts predict a wetter and windier start to winter than usual due to weather patterns and El Niño. The increased rainfall increases the potential for flooding over the next three months.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 October 2026 at 10:24

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