England and Wales brace for downpours with more than 200 active flood alerts

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kyriakos PetrakosFebruary 8, 2026 at 08:21 PM

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England and Wales are bracing for further downpours, with over 200 active flood alerts issued on Sunday. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain from noon to midnight on Monday, covering parts of southern Wales, south-east, and south-west England, where 10-30mm of rain is expected. This follows recent extensive flooding in the wake of Storm Chandra, with the Environment Agency reporting at least 300 properties flooded. The agency has issued numerous flood warnings and alerts, indicating expected or possible flooding of homes, businesses, and roads. Travel disruption is expected, particularly during Monday evening's rush hour, with saturated ground increasing the risk of further flooding.

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