'Higher chance of impacts': Exceptionally wet weather to continue until mid-March, Environment Agency warns

Stuart Stone
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Worsening flood outlook prompts renewed calls for climate adaptation measures

The Environment Agency and Met Office have warned exceptionally wet weather continue until the middle of March, while at the same time high tides and strong winds could further increase widespread flood...

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