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The River Wandle broke its banks for the first time since the 1960s, flooding AFC Wimbledon's stadium and leaving a sinkhole on the pitch. [ 46 ] On 26 September, flash floods caused damage and disruption across the country, with flooding continuing into the following day. 35 people were evacuated from a caravan park in Yarwell ...
Seven "take action now" flood warnings were issued in Sussex. [12] In Dorset, an industrial estate in Woolsbridge was flooded, [13] and a road was blocked by floodwater in Burton. [14] On 18 January, a major incident was declared in Somerset by the Environment Agency due to flooding risks. [15] On 24 January, the major incident in Somerset came ...
St. Lucia's flood: Not known by that name, the flood killed hundreds in England. This flood, along with the South England flood of February 1287, contributed to the decline of Dunwich as a major port. 1315–17: Great Famine: Throughout Europe. 1324: 10 years of hot summers: Drought in summer (London/south).
As of Monday evening, there were 183 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 301 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, in place across England. In Wales, one flood warning and 12 ...
A heatwave in mid-July 2022 saw temperatures reach unprecedented levels in many parts of the UK, passing 40C for the first time on July 19. ... right now on the ... the flood waters to get to ...
A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. In the sense of "flowing water", the word may also be applied to the inflow of the tide. Floods are an area of study of the discipline hydrology and are of significant concern in agriculture, civil engineering and public health.
232,112 [8] (estimate for UK only) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom and COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland: 2020–2023 The COVID-19 pandemic caused a worldwide death toll of 6.9 million people. 200,000+ [9] 1557 influenza pandemic: 1557–1561: From 1557 to 1559 the population contracted by 2%. 150,000+ Seven ill years: 1695 ...
India, and Assam state in particular, is seen as one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change because of more intense rain and floods, according to a 2021 report by the Council ...