By James Simons
Britain is experiencing the wettest February on record as heavy rain and high winds batter several parts of the UK on a fourth consecutive weekend of terrible weather, the Met Office has confirmed.
Sky News confirmed that the UK average rainfall this month has been 202.1mm – beating the previous record of 193.4mm from February 1990. Records began in 1862.February is historically known to be a cold month but this is the first time an outpouring of rain has been known to be this much, weather forecasters have said.
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Weather forecasters said a “critical incident” was declared in South Wales by police after more flooding and wild weather overnight – with Storm Jorge bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the UK.
“Following flooding and severe weather-related incidents which have occurred overnight and through the course of the morning, a critical incident has been declared,” South Wales Police said.
It added: “The emergency services, jointly with local authority planning departments, local health boards, and organisations such as Natural Resources Wales and utility companies, are working continuously to ensure the safety and welfare of those affected, minimise damage to infrastructure and property, and minimise disruption.”
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