"Storm Henk Unleashes Flood Havoc Across the UK, Prompting Warnings and Evacuations"

The UK is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Henk, which has caused widespread flooding, abandoned vehicles, and significant travel disruptions. With winds reaching 94mph, the storm led to 135,000 power cuts and nearly 750 flood alerts or warnings across England and Wales. One fatality was reported in Gloucestershire due to a fallen tree. The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for southern England, and rail networks continue to face severe disruptions. Emergency services have been responding to numerous incidents, and residents in some areas have been evacuated due to rising water levels. The situation remains critical as river levels are expected to stay high in the coming days.
- Flood chaos hits Britain after Storm Henk battering: Drivers abandon cars in 4ft of water, homes are evacuated Daily Mail
- Met Office extends heavy rain warning with two inches due to fall today as firefighters warn of flash floods a Daily Mail
- Aerial footage captures dramatic flooding in Loughborough as Storm Henk wreaks havoc – video The Guardian
- Storm Batters the United Kingdom nasa.gov
- Car narrowly misses being hit by falling tree as UK battered by Storm Henk The Independent
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