‘I’m thinking of building an ark’: the Cornish village soaked by 41 consecutive days of rain

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Steven MorrisFebruary 11, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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A village in Cornwall has endured 41 consecutive days of rain, with locals describing the weather as "horrendous" and "relentless". The parish of Cardinham, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, is one of three places in the UK to have recorded 40 days of continuous rain. According to the Met Office, Cardinham has received a total of 366mm of rainfall, making it the wettest January on record for Cornwall. Residents are struggling with the prolonged weather, with some farmers having to keep their cows indoors due to flooded fields. The village's garden club is also affected, with members unable to tend to their gardens due to the constant rain. The prolonged weather is attributed to global warming, with locals stating that it has become a regular occurrence in recent years.

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