Published 20:06 IST, March 1st 2020
Storm Jorge batters UK with heavy rains, third storm to hit within 2 months
Storm Jorge has hit Britain making it the third storm to hit the nation within two months. The storm has battered the UK with two weeks of continuous rains.
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Storm Jorge has hit Britain making it third storm to hit nation within two months. storm has battered UK with two weeks of continuous rains along with 70mph winds and even sw in some parts. According to reports, re have been 87 flood warnings and 185 flood alerts issued across nation.
Met Office issues yellow wind warning
In wake of destruction caused by floods, Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning across much of England and Wales until 9am and across rrn Ireland, sourn Scotland and rrn England until 3pm on March 1. Frank Saunders, Chief Meteorologist at Met Office told a British media outlet that on March 1, majority of UK is covered by Yellow wear warnings with some areas being covered by more than one warning, indicating multiple wear hazards.
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According to international media, heavy rain warnings for parts of Wales, South West England and rth West England indicate that some isolated areas of Wales could see as much as 100 mm of rainfall. In East Yorkshire, River Aire has burst its banks causing foods in nearby areas. More than 78 homes and businesses have alrey been flooded in area and residents at risk of more flooding have been urged to prepare by moving valuables upstairs, international media reported. Meanwhile, East Riding of Yorkshire Council reportedly said that water levels are generally dropping or remaining stable in Snaith, Gowdall, East Cowick and West Cowick, but are expected to remain high for several days.
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20:06 IST, March 1st 2020