Flood risk increases as heavy rain returns
After a relatively quiet and cold first half of December, the weather is going to turn much more unsettled from Wednesday onwards – bringing heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding.
Villagers in Wallington in Hampshire are evacuated as heavy rain threatens to burst flood defences and cause havoc with Christmas travel.
After a relatively quiet and cold first half of December, the weather is going to turn much more unsettled from Wednesday onwards – bringing heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding.
Despite the change to quieter weather across the UK, this weekend will provide a few wintry hazards – especially if you’re travelling at night or during the mornings.
A row of cottages overlooking the historic harbour in Whitby, North Yorkshire, is to be demolished after a dramatic landslide left them in danger of collapse.
Although the weather has improved for much of the UK overnight, the Environment Agency is warning there is still a possibility of more flooding and disruption for the next 48 hours.
A body is pulled from a flooded home in Wales amidst severe warnings of potential danger to life. Homes, roads and cars are submerged.
The past week has seen much of the UK lashed by low pressure after low pressure, bringing gales, heavy rain and flooding. How much longer will it continue?
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson defends cuts to the flood defence budget, telling Channel 4 News that reductions have been small considering the “dire economic inheritance” from Labour.
Will we or won’t we be able to get insurance following the flooding that regularly appears to be affecting some parts of the UK? Channel 4 News answers the key questions on flooding.
Two people are killed and over 800 homes are flooded as heavy rain and gusts of wind continue to hit parts of the UK.
Large parts of the UK are on high alert for heavy rain and gale force winds as the Environment Agency issues over 50 flood warnings across England and Wales.
Homes and businesses in the south west of England and Wales are flooded following heavy rain – and more bad weather is expected this weekend.
A man has died after becoming trapped in flood water in Somerset as heavy rain causes disruption in large parts of the country. Severe downpours are forecast for Wales and the south west England.
Heavy rain combined with strong southerly winds triggered an acqua alta (high water) in Venice, causing severe flooding which left 70 per cent of the city under water.
Flood waters hit most of the tourist destination of Venice and lead to the evacuation of 200 people in Tuscany, as bad weather hits northern Italy at the weekend, authorities confirm.