All news on the topic: Floods

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ChatGPT down - thousands of users blocked from accessing popular AI service
The popular ChatGPT service is currently down and not working today with thousands complaining that they can't access the AI platform.
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Flood warnings issued across the UK as locals urged to find higher ground
The Environment Agency has issued 19 flood warnings across the UK as locals try to battle against torrential rain and fierce winds whil motorists have also been warned to take further caution
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Urgent flood warnings for 20 UK regions with another 94 alerts - full list
The Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have issued a series of urgent flood warnings and alerts across the UK ahead of days of stormy weather in Storm Ciarán's aftermath
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UK braced for entire week of storms including huge deluges and gale force winds
Britain could see another entire week of storms in the aftermath of Storm Ciarán, with thunderstorms and hail possible today before multiple bands of rain move in from Wednesday
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'Major incident' at Thames Water as thousands without water - see postcode list
Thousands of homes in Godalming, Surrey, have been left without water owing to a problem at a Thames Water treatment works caused by Storm Ciaran, with engineers working on the issue
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Flood warnings now in 31 areas - see full list of regions hit by 'heavy rain'
The worst of Storm Ciaran is over after 100mph winds battered the south coast and the Channel Islands, but flood warnings remain across England after days of heavy rain
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Bungling electricians punctured pipe causing sewage to pump into grandad's home
Steve Tragner, 72, was unable to use the toilet or washing machine at night due to the fear of sewage overflowing into his garden in Whitstable, Kent
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Grandad's fury after thieves steal £33,000 saved for son's grave during floods
Phil and Dawn Henderson had been putting cash aside to buy a gravestone for their son Jay Henderson, 36, who sadly died last year from liver failure
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Couple drown in flooded underground lift as residents hear them trying to escape
Dean Shoshani and Stav Harari suffered an unimaginable death after they drowned in a lift in their apartment after rainfall unexpectedly dropped around 100 millimeters per hour
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Bonfire Night weather washout fears with 200 flood alerts and warnings in place
Nearly 200 flood alerts and warnings remained in place, but Guy Fawkes Night revellers can hope to stay dry with no Met Office rain warnings for the first time in days
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Met Office weather warning raised to higher level amid fears Storm Debi to land
The Met Office said it was raising the impact level of the weather warning on Saturday to medium to cater for 'higher rainfall totals in parts of the South East'
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Ex-soldier forced to live in mouldy flat with neighbour's poo washing up in bath
A British Army veteran has hit out at the local council as he says years of flooding left his Stoke-on-Trent flat riddled with mould and blackened his furniture
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Met Office warning as Bonfire Night weekend could see third storm in 3 weeks
The Met Office has played down the possibility of Storm Debi over Bonfire Night weekend, though the weather agency has issued a yellow warning, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected
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Exact date forecasters say next 'named Storm Debi' will hit the UK after Ciarán
Storm Debi - though not officially named by the Met Office - would see three in three weeks for the UK which has been hit by autumn hard after a balmy Indian summer
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Everything we know about Storm Debi set to hit UK next after Ciaran passes
The UK has endured several weeks of strong winds and heavy rain, and with Storm Debi the next up after two storms in two weeks, here is what you need to know about it
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Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts issued after storm Ciaran - see full map
Storm Ciarán barrelled across the country and, though it has largely cleared into the North Sea, the Environment Agency has dozens of flood warnings and more than 200 alerts in place
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Dozens of schools to close on Friday after tornadoes of Storm Ciarán - see list
Hundreds of schools were closed across southern England on Thursday as Storm Ciarán struck with 110mph winds, and dozens will remain shut on Friday - see the full list of closures
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Full list of Met Office storm names and important reason they are chosen
It's common for major weather events and storms to be given a name - but how are they named and what will the next storm be called? Met Office explain how UK storms get their name
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Storm Ciaran sparks 200 flood warnings and alerts - full list of areas affected
With up to 100mm of rain expected to fall in some places as Storm Ciarán barrels across the UK, Environment Agency has warned flooding "is expected" in dozens of spots
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Brits told 'stay inside' as Storm Ciarán barrels across coast with 110mph winds
Storm Ciarán has seen the Met Office issue multiple amber and yellow warnings until Friday with forecasts predicting 110mph winds and up to three inches of rain
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Met Office shares 10-day weather trend as Storm Ciarán brings 110mph winds
The Met Office's 10-day trend covers Storm Ciarán arriving in the UK with 110mph winds and three inches of rain forecast, alongside multiple amber and yellow warnings
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Storm Ciaran school closure list in full as 90mph winds shut 300 across UK
Storm Ciarán is set to strike on Thursday, with the Met Office issuing amber and yellow weather warnings with 85mph gales expected, resulting in a number of school closures
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Defiant boozers ignore rising water levels and carry on drinking at historic pub
The historic Bulls Head pub in west London was flooded by the River Thames this week as unusually high tides sent flood water surging towards the front window
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Commuters urged 'work from home' as UK set for 3 days of chaos from Storm Ciarán
The UK is set to be hit with strong winds up to 100mph over the coming days from Storm Ciaran and commuters are being urged to "work from home" where possible due to transport chaos
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'Monster storm' with 'near-record' pressure pushed to UK by 'wicked' jet stream
Forecasters have warned of a new 'monster storm' that will bring huge gales and heavy rain to many parts of the UK, adding more misery after days of dangerous weather