Why is the UK so rainy this year and how is the climate crisis making matters worse?
A southward jet stream and repeated Atlantic storms have produced near-daily rain, saturated soils, and widespread flood warnings across much of the UK.
Brollies at the ready! UK rainfall at level not expected until 2048
The UK is experiencing winter rainfall increases roughly 23 years earlier than predicted, raising winter flood risk as climate change intensifies heavy rainfall.