Weather · 6 February 2026
UK issues 70 flood warnings following record 149-year rainfall
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Authorities issued over 70 flood warnings across England and Scotland as relentless downpours saturate grounds. Northern Ireland shattered records with its wettest January in 149 years, totaling 195.6mm of rain, while South West England battles 36 consecutive days of precipitation. The Met Office predicts up to 80mm of additional rainfall in mountainous zones, fueled by Storms Goretti, Ingrid, and Chandra. Yellow weather warnings impact the West Midlands and Wales as river levels continue rising.
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