12 Flood Warnings for West Midlands After Storm Claudia
Environment Agency urges residents to 'act now' as 12 flood warnings and 13 alerts remain active across West Midlands following Storm Claudia's heavy rainfall.
Environment Agency urges residents to 'act now' as 12 flood warnings and 13 alerts remain active across West Midlands following Storm Claudia's heavy rainfall.
Storm Claudia's aftermath brings 15 flood warnings to the Midlands. Roads are blocked and train services are disrupted. Get the latest travel updates here.
Warwickshire County Council sees staff sickness levels stabilise, but stress and mental health remain the primary driver, accounting for over 16,800 lost days annually.
Residents near Granville Landfill in Telford are warned of a temporary increase in unpleasant odours during essential gas well installation work in December 2025.
Three UK regions face ongoing hosepipe bans with £1,000 fines. Despite Storm Claudia, drought conditions persist after England's driest spring in 132 years. Experts warn of severe 2026 shortages.
The Environment Agency has issued 15 flood alerts across the West Midlands as Storm Claudia brings heavy rainfall. Residents in Birmingham, the Black Country, and surrounding counties urged to prepare.
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