Wind and rain batters country as UK welcomes 2025 – live updates
Wind and rain batters country as UK welcomes 2025 – live updates
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The Environment Agency issues more than 150 flood warnings across the UK as wind and rain is poised to bombard much of the country on 2025’s maiden day. “Heavy and persistent rain tonight and into tomorrow means river levels are likely to be high across the North of England, Pennines and parts of the Midlands until the end of the week, with significant inland flooding possible until Thursday and minor impacts possible on Friday.
Stefan Laeger, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said:. Environment Agency teams will be out on the ground, operating flood defences, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding, issuing flood warnings and supporting those communities affected.
We advise anyone travelling or out celebrating the New Year to be especially careful and urge people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car. People should search ‘check my flood risk’, sign up for free flood warnings, and keep up to date with the latest situation at @EnvAgency on X.
The Met Office also issued Yellow and amber warnings for wind and rain for much of Wales, north west England, Yorkshire, the East Midlands and southern England. A warning for snow and ice has also been issued for northern Scotland. Good morning and happy new year as the UK braces for a stormy start to 2025.
