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The Rising Threat of Summer Flooding Across the UK

Summer in the UK has traditionally been seen as a low‑risk period for flooding. Warm weather, lighter evenings and long dry spells created a sense of seasonal safety for homeowners, businesses and developers. Yet recent years have shown a very different reality. Across England and Wales, and particularly in regions such as Cornwall, Cumbria, Yorkshire and the Scottish Highlands, summer is becoming one of the most volatile and high risk seasons for flash flooding. High‑resolution modelling from the Met Office indicates...