Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:42am on 17 Feb 2026,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Parts of the UK face a risk of flooding for months after record rainfall in January. The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology said rivers in southern England reached very high levels. Northern Ireland and southwest England recorded their wettest January. Soil in many areas is fully saturated. Experts warned of groundwater flooding, where water rises from below the ground and enters homes. The Environment Agency said parts of Dorset and Wiltshire face significant risk. More rain is forecast. Officials have urged residents to stay alert and check flood warnings as wet conditions continue.
