A major incident has been declared amid widespread flooding in the Midlands after heavy downpours across the UK.
A yellow weather warning was issued by the Met Office for rain across the south with rail services warning passengers of delays due to the severe conditions.
Londoners faced severe delays on the evening commute with major disruptions at Waterloo and Paddington stations.
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The UK has just sizzled through its hottest summer on record, a phenomenon made 70 times more likely by climate change, the Met Office said today. Sky News
Storm Floris is tearing through the UK with violent winds, causing chaos across cities and rural areas. Shocking videos show parked cars being moved, planes struggling to land in Leeds, and animals fleeing damaged enclosures. Trees are falling, travel networks are disrupted, and danger-to-life warnings have been issued. The Met Office warns that gusts could exceed 85mph in some coastal regions. As severe weather continues, millions across the country are bracing for more damage.
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Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern says Storm Floris is the most powerful storm seen in the UK this summer and possibly the strongest summer storm in decades.
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Extremes of heat and rainfall are becoming the new normal in the UK, says the Met Office. Its State of the Climate report 2024 highlights how the UK is now about 1.24C warmer than from 1961 to 1990. The report also confirms for the first time that sea level rise in the UK is higher than the global average, increasing risks of coastal flooding and erosion. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General, says linking security guarantees for Ukraine to a ceasefire risks extending the conflict. He says: “If we make security guarantees dependent on an end to the Russian attacks on Ukraine, the war will continue. We are giving Putin an incentive to continue the war to avoid western security guarantees to Ukraine.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A bus mounted the pavement on Victoria Street, central London, at around 8.20am on Thursday, injuring 17 people. Two were treated at the scene, while 15, including the bus driver, were taken to hospital. A witness described the scene, saying: "There was a lot of people... The vehicles, the ambulances were too many to comprehend." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court saying the UK is "not free anymore" and describing it as "a police state". He is on trial accused of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks, which he denies. Prosecutors told the court that his posts about her were "oppressive" and "vindictive". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Jeremy Corbyn warns Palestinians in Gaza are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with the West Bank and Jordan Valley also under severe pressure. He says that US public opinion is increasingly critical of Israel, despite backing from President Trump. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
More than a thousand homes are suffering from significant flooding after Storm Henk unleashed its torrential downpours across the UK, with more than 600 flood alerts and warnings in place. A major..
Widespread flooding hits Britain as heavy rain combines with earlier storms, causing rivers to overflow and prompting over 300 flood warnings. The River Trent's flooding leads to a major incident..
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