Weather · 7 February 2026
UK issues over 80 flood warnings as relentless rain lashes country
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The Environment Agency activated 77 flood warnings and 244 alerts across England as persistent downpours batter the region. Natural Resources Wales and Scotland issued additional alerts, pushing total warnings over 80. Warwickshire officials report imminent flooding at River Dene, while the Met Office confirms the South West endured rain every day in 2026, exceeding January averages by 50 percent. Forecasters predict heavy showers Saturday before wet conditions resume next week.
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