January could be wettest on record as country prepares for snowfall
More meteorological misery looms as torrential rain threatens to make this the wettest January on record.
On top of more downpours and flooding, Britain must brace itself for temperatures plunging to -8C.
The Met Office has also warned of “significant” snowfall in parts of southern England from Thursday. The latest weather woe means January is shaping up to be a month to forget.
It is on course to crack the 2014 record of 146.9mm of rain. The average is 52.5mm. Few areas have escaped the devastating deluges caused by the ferocious Storm Henk.
Streets flooded by the River Ouse after it burst its banks, in central York (AFP via Getty Images)Rivers burst their banks, submerging fields in St Ives, Cambs, and streets in York. Cars were stranded in Essex and Cresslands Touring Park in Bourne, Lincs, was hit hard.
Gales, snow and rain to batter country today with 80mph wind gusts
Residents also had to be saved from flooded homes in Collingham, Notts. Local MP and ex-cabinet minister Robert Jenrick said: “If you see the area from above, it’s biblical interms of the level of damage.”
Roads still flooded in Essex today with abandoned cars (Scott Huntley/HVC)The Environment Agency has issued more than 400 flood warnings and alerts.
A yellow cold weather alert is also in place for England until Friday, with the UK Health Security Agency warning the elderly and those with underlying health conditions are at particular risk.
The Met Office forecast a potential for significant snow and heavy rain to parts of the south.
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