Biblical 40 days of rain in UK since beginning of 2026 with new weather warning

A flooded road in the Midlands, one of the areas hit particularly hard by the rain (Picture: Alamy Live News.)

A weather warning for yet more rain has been issues for the south-west UK, all but ensuring a biblical start to 2026 with 40 days of downpour.

There have been no days so far this year where the country has stayed completely dry, with some areas hit particularly hard.

More than 200 flood alerts are still in place, as well as 88 more serious flood warnings issued by the Environment Agency.