Nearly 150 areas on flood alert as Met Office weather warnings issued

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"Almost 150 flood alerts are in place across the country as the Met Office issued fresh weather warnings for heavy rain and wind after Storm Ingrid battered parts of the UK. Parts of a historic pier crumbled into the sea in Devon, and a sea wall that protects a railway line in Dawlish was brought down as huge waves and heavy rain lashed the coastline early on Saturday."

The Independent conducts on-the-ground reporting and investigations into reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, including inquiries into PAC financing and a documentary on American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet prioritizes free access to reporting and funds journalism through donations from those who can afford it. Storm Ingrid triggered almost 150 flood alerts and multiple weather warnings across the UK, causing coastal damage such as a crumbled pier in Devon and a collapsed Dawlish sea wall. Environment and weather agencies issued dozens of alerts and warnings, noting risks to homes, communities, businesses, and power supplies.

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