Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:53am on 06 Jan 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
The UK faces severe weather disruption with 67 flood warnings and 262 alerts issued. Melting snow and rain have caused significant river flooding, particularly in Lancashire and Cumbria, under amber weather warnings. Up to 15 cm of snow is expected, cutting off rural communities and causing travel chaos. Airports and roads have been severely impacted, while the Met Office predicts below-average temperatures and widespread frost across the country. The UK Health Security Agency has issued cold weather alerts, warning of increased health risks for vulnerable groups. More snow and ice are forecast midweek, worsening conditions across southern and central England.
