‘No end in sight’ to Britain’s wet weather as dozens of flood warnings issued

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Nadeem BadshahFebruary 8, 2026 at 12:38 AM

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Great Britain is experiencing persistent wet weather with no immediate end in sight, leading to widespread flood warnings and alerts. As of Sunday, the Environment Agency has issued 85 flood warnings for England, primarily in the south-west and Midlands, along with 245 flood alerts across a wider area. Natural Resources Wales and Scotland also have flood alerts in place. The Met Office forecasts continued showers and rain throughout the coming week across the UK. The UK has experienced rain for the last 37 days, with some areas receiving significantly higher than average rainfall for this time of year. The ongoing wet conditions have already led to the cancellation of events, such as Newcastle's Sunday jumps meeting.

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