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Japan's Chiba prefecture record rain kills four, strands 7,000 at Narita

Japan's Chiba prefecture record rain kills four, strands 7,000 at Narita

Record-breaking torrential downpours in Chiba prefecture caused catastrophic flooding and landslides, killing four people and stranding thousands at Narita Airport.

World ·14 Aug 2026, 07:39 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Storm Ingrid brings 60mph winds and flood risks to UK travel networks

Storm Ingrid brings 60mph winds and flood risks to UK travel networks

Persistent rain and high winds are causing travel disruption, power cuts, and potential structural damage across large portions of the UK.

Weather ·19 Jul 2026, 05:07 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues eight weather warnings as Storm Bram brings 90mph gusts

Met Office issues eight weather warnings as Storm Bram brings 90mph gusts

Storm Bram brought severe weather and 90mph gusts to the UK, causing widespread infrastructure disruption and triggering danger-to-life flood warnings.

Weather ·18 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow wind and rain

Met Office issues yellow wind and rain

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings as a shift in the UK's weather pattern brings heavy rain, strong gusts, and potential travel disruption.

Weather ·17 Jul 2026, 10:04 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office issues yellow rain warnings as unsettled weather hits UK

Met Office issues yellow rain warnings as unsettled weather hits UK

A shift in weather patterns is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorm risks to parts of the UK, prompting multiple yellow weather warnings.

Weather ·13 Jul 2026, 18:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues rain and power cut warning for parts of Scotland

Met Office issues rain and power cut warning for parts of Scotland

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across parts of Scotland, while other areas of the UK prepare for an incoming heatwave.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 03:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office warns Scots households to prepare for flooding as rain hits

Met Office warns Scots households to prepare for flooding as rain hits

A 17-hour yellow weather warning is in place for parts of Scotland as heavy rainfall threatens to cause flooding and travel disruption. Authorities are urging residents to prepare emergency kits and secure utilities.

Weather ·8 Jul 2026, 16:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for 15 Welsh locations

Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for 15 Welsh locations

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings across 15 Welsh locations as heavy rainfall brings a high risk of flash flooding and transport disruption.

Weather ·8 Jul 2026, 12:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, winds and flooding across UK

Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, winds and flooding across UK

Storm Chandra has triggered a major incident in Somerset and caused widespread disruption across the UK. Emergency services are urging caution as saturated ground increases the risk of further flooding.

Weather ·7 Jul 2026, 18:39 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Revealed: Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals

Revealed: Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals

Freedom-of-information requests reveal that flooding has caused over 3,000 days of service disruption across NHS sites, highlighting a need for climate adaptation.

NHS ·7 Jul 2026, 06:33 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow warnings for 15 Welsh areas, urging emergency kits

Met Office issues yellow warnings for 15 Welsh areas, urging emergency kits

The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings across 15 Welsh counties for heavy rain, with up to 70 mm possible in some areas. Residents are advised to prepare emergency kits and review flood plans.

Weather ·4 Jul 2026, 14:37 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds

Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds

The UK faces potential disruption as a low-pressure system brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The Met Office warns of possible flooding and travel delays as the weather front moves across the country.

Weather ·4 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read