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environment-and-weather2 years ago•1 min saved

"UK Battles Rising Floods and Travel Chaos as Storm Henk Swells Rivers and Prompts Safety Warnings"

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.

via Reuters UK|

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environment-and-weather2 years ago•4 min saved

"Major Flooding in England Triggers Evacuations and Driving Warnings"

England is experiencing severe flooding and travel disruptions following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. A major incident was declared in Nottinghamshire due to the threat of record-level river peaks. The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning, and there are numerous flood warnings and alerts in place. Train services have been significantly affected, with companies like Great Western Railway advising against travel. The UK Health Security Agency has also issued a cold weather alert, signaling a shift to colder temperatures after the period of heavy rain.

via BBC.com|

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environment-and-weather2 years ago•26 min saved

"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.

via Daily Mail|

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environment-and-weather2 years ago•20 min saved

"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.

via Daily Mail|

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