Disasters•1 report
42DOOM SCORE
Severe thunderstorms and flash-flood risk trigger Met Office alert
United Kingdom
First seen: Aug 23, 2026, 7:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The Met Office has issued an alert for intense thunderstorms and torrential rain, with flash flooding possible.
SO WHAT?
Heavy rain and flash floods can threaten lives, property and transport across affected areas.
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