Search for 33 Brits missing after Nepal floods kills 400
Nearly 400 people have died and more than 900 are missing, including 33 Britons, after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Category : Warnings
Wet Bank Holiday Weekend: Gales and Thunder Forecast
Heavy downpours and possible gales are forecast across the UK for the bank holiday weekend, with the Met Office warning festivalgoers of windy conditions.
Blood Moon lunar eclipse 2026: Best UK and US viewing spots
A partial lunar eclipse will peak at 5.12am BST on August 28, with 90-93% of the Moon covered. Southern and eastern England offer the best UK views, while the US East Coast and Midwest see it all.
Lightning and floods strand holidaymakers at Luton Airport
Flights at London Luton Airport were suspended for over an hour after a lightning strike hit air traffic control equipment, causing diversions and cancellations that stranded hundreds of holidaymakers.
DWP: Five groups miss out on £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Millions of pensioners could receive up to £300 this winter, but DWP rules mean five groups will miss out on the payment.
Thunderstorm warning extended as rain batters Greater Manchester
The Met Office has extended a yellow thunderstorm warning to midnight on August 27 as heavy rain continues to batter parts of Greater Manchester.
Australian Missing in Nepal Rises to 39, Wong Confirms
Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed 39 Australians are missing in Nepal after floods and landslides, up from 30. Rescue efforts continue.
UK Set for Sixth Heatwave: Temperatures Could Hit 29C
Weather maps show a sixth heatwave could hit the UK in early September, with temperatures peaking at 29C in parts of England, potentially meeting official heatwave criteria.
Luton airport hit by lightning strike - flights cancelled
A lightning strike at Luton Airport suspended operations for over an hour, causing flight cancellations and diversions as storms hit south east England.
Blood Moon 2026: UK and US to Witness Rare Lunar Eclipse
A Blood Moon will grace UK and US skies on Friday morning. The partial lunar eclipse peaks at 5.12am BST, with 90% of the Moon covered.
Drivers Warned to Avoid Peak Hours as 20M Bank Holiday Trips Begin
Around 20 million leisure journeys are expected over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with Friday the busiest day and drivers urged to avoid travel between 10am and 7pm.
UK faces 57-hour rain deluge over bank holiday weekend
A 57-hour rain deluge is set to hit the UK this bank holiday weekend as bands of heavy rainfall sweep in from the southwest, with flood alerts in place.
Lunar Eclipse 2026: Blood Moon Livestream and Timings
Watch the Blood Moon lunar eclipse livestream. The 96.2% partial eclipse begins at 2.33am BST and peaks at 4.12am BST on 28 August.
Met Office urges Merseyside residents to prepare as thunderstorms hit
The Met Office has urged Merseyside residents to consider preparing an emergency kit as thunderstorms, heavy rain and potential flooding threaten parts of the region, with a yellow warning in place until 10pm.
40 flood alerts across England after thunderstorms hit
The Environment Agency issued 40 flood alerts across England after thunderstorms and torrential rain left homes underwater, with 32 properties damaged in Birmingham.
UK braces for 57-hour wall of rain this weekend - full list of 93 counties
Britain is set for a wet bank holiday weekend as rain sweeps in from the southwest, with 93 counties across the UK facing heavy downpours over 57 hours.
Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 Weather Warning Issued
Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 has been hit with weather warnings as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across the weekend, with bosses issuing safety advice.
Drayton Manor forced to close as flooding hits Staffordshire
Drayton Manor Resort in Tamworth closed on Thursday due to adverse weather and flooding, with all tickets cancelled as thunderstorms hit Staffordshire.
Blood Moon lunar eclipse: check your postcode for UK viewing
A deep partial lunar eclipse will peak at 5.12am on Friday, covering 93% of the Moon. Southern and eastern England have the best chance of clear skies.
Brits urged to make survival plans as Europe 'closest to war in 60 years'
Lord Toby Harris warns the public must take global threats seriously and prepare for emergencies, as Europe faces its closest brush with widespread war in over 60 years.
USPS Mail Ballot Rules Tightened After Trump Order
The US Postal Service will enforce stricter mail ballot deadlines and signature verification following a presidential directive, potentially affecting thousands of absentee votes in upcoming elections.
Blood Moon 2026: Check your postcode for clear skies during eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Scotland around 5am on August 28, with 93% of the Moon in Earth's shadow. Check your postcode for clear skies.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for 17 areas in England
Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning covers 17 areas in east and south-east England, East Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber from 5pm Thursday to 7am Friday, with flooding, lightning and hail possible.
Brits warned as 'drunk' wasps head to UK on stinging spree
Residents of East Riding are warned about 'drunk' wasps feasting on fermented fruit, which makes them more aggressive and likely to sting, says BPCA.
Blood Moon 2026: Postcode Checker for Clear Skies
Brits can check their postcode to see if skies will be clear for Friday's lunar eclipse, with southern and eastern England offering the best views.
Burning Man 2026: Dust Storms Disrupt Festival
Dust storms hit Burning Man 2026, forcing organizers to halt vehicle traffic and advise attendees to shelter in place. The temporary shutdown affects the Nevada desert festival.
Red Arrows change Southport Airshow schedule due to weather
The RAF Red Arrows have announced schedule changes for Southport Airshow and other displays due to forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms over the bank holiday weekend.
Britain 'defenceless' to Putin's kamikaze drone waves
Britain's Armed Forces would struggle to stop Russian drone waves if Putin ordered an attack, a former Army intelligence officer has warned, saying the UK has no real capability to deal with a mass drone threat.
Met Office issues unprecedented El Nino update as experts warn of powerful event
The Met Office has issued a verdict on the chance of El Niño causing wetter and stormier conditions in the UK over autumn and winter, warning of an unprecedented event.
UK households urged to pack 7 items in emergency kit (27.08.2026)
UK households are urged to prepare seven emergency items as Met Office yellow thunderstorm warnings cover England and Wales, with flash flooding and power cuts possible.
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