Yellow Cold Weather Alert Hits England Amid Flood Chaos
A yellow cold weather warning kicked in across England from 9am today, set to last most of the week. It adds to the misery after Storm Henk’s relentless downpours, which flooded homes and left some communities nearly cut off.
Flood Warnings Skyrocket as Storm Aftermath Deepens
By 5am Saturday, the Environment Agency slammed out 244 flood warnings — meaning flooding is expected — and 262 flood alerts, signalling potential risk, across England and Wales. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned a “brisk easterly wind” will make temperatures feel even colder, with ice likely to form on soaked ground.
Storm Fallout: Wet and Dangerous Conditions Persist
- South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said a man fell into a river in Sheffield on Friday night; his condition is unknown.
- The Environment Agency flagged high flood risks in the southwest, especially along the River Avon, for the next five days.
- Wales faces two active flood warnings along the River Wye at Monmouth and the River Ritec in Tenby.
Political Heat Rises Over Flood Response
Storm Henk has wrecked hundreds of homes in just a week. Labour blasted the government for being “asleep at the wheel” on flood warnings, demanding a “Cobra-style task-force” to shield homes from more damage. Environment Secretary Steve Barclay is monitoring the situation closely. Meanwhile, the PM is urged to visit affected areas and reassure the public that the Environment Agency is tackling the crisis head-on.
