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environment-and-weather2 years ago

"UK Faces Further Flood Ordeal as Storm Henk Aftermath Continues Amid New Weather Warnings"

Storm Henk has caused severe flooding across Britain, leading to hundreds of homes being inundated, schools closed, and villages cut off. Nearly 750 flood alerts and warnings were issued, with raw sewage discharged into rivers due to overwhelmed water treatment facilities. A motorist died in Gloucestershire after a tree fell on his car, and ongoing severe weather has disrupted transport networks, with further rain warnings issued. Thames Water has apologized for pollution incidents and is working on long-term upgrades to their systems. Emergency services have been busy rescuing stranded individuals and dealing with the aftermath of the storm.