Numerous flood warnings are in effect across the UK after January ended with record-breaking rainfall and February has shown no sign of reprieve. Persistent downpours have left the ground saturated in many areas and rivers bursting their banks.
The Environment Agency has warned that river levels will continue to rise over the coming days as further rain is expected.
It has already been a record-breaking start to 2026 for some parts of the UK and February is continuing where January left off. Unsettled weather fuelled by Storms Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra added to deluge for many.
Northern Ireland recorded its wettest January in 149 years. The country recorded 195.6mm of rain, 170% of its average for January. For parts of south-west England and south Wales, it has rained for 37 days continuously.
Meanwhile, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, has already received more than its February average rainfall – less than one week into the month.
Unfortunately for many the wet weather shows no sign of letting up in the short term.
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