Flooding risk rises as El Niño nears record levels
The UK Met Office warns of increased flooding this autumn while El Niño approaches record levels. A hosepipe ban could remain in force until winter for millions.
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The combination of flood risk and prolonged water restrictions could create widespread disruption and strain water resources in the United Kingdom.
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- Met Office warns of increased flooding this autumn with El Nino already nearing record-levels - but hosepipe ban could remain in force until WINTER for millions ↗dailymail.com · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC
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