"UK Battles Rising Floods and Travel Chaos as Storm Henk Swells Rivers and Prompts Safety Warnings"
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Britain is grappling with severe flooding after heavy rainfall caused by Storm Henk led to major rivers like the River Thames and the River Trent overflowing. The government has issued over 300 flood warnings, and there has been significant travel disruption and damage to around 1,000 homes. Emergency services have been responding to the crisis, with the London fire service rescuing 50 people. Despite the expectation of more rain, it is predicted to be less intense, with drier weather on the horizon.
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- Storm Henk: Rain Triggers Flooding Throughout UK Bloomberg Television
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- UK floods – and deaths – will keep rising without proper defences and conservation The Guardian
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