UK floods continue as wet weather puts homes and roads at risk

Heavy rain and soaked ground are keeping flood warnings high, with authorities urging residents to stay alert and prepare for ongoing water threats.

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00:00Parts of the UK are still dealing with heavy flooding, with southern and central areas most

00:05affected. Wet weather and saturated ground mean water is rising slowly and high tides could make

00:11the issue worse. Rivers, surface water and groundwater are all causing problems, affecting

00:17homes, roads and businesses. Environment agencies warn conditions could continue into the coming

00:23weeks, so people are being urged to stay alert. Flooding risks are higher than usual for this

00:28time of year because the ground was very dry last year, meaning it cannot soak up new rain quickly.

00:35Authorities are working to reduce damage, while communities are being asked to check

00:40warnings and take precautions to stay safe.