Last night's news revealed England and Wales are in the middle of the wettest autumn since records began 273 years ago. Unpredictable UK weather is a given, but this has exceeded anyone's expectations. The average should be a hair over 10 inches for all of September, October and November. More rain is forecast for Friday and the weekend which could repeat the scenarios for hundreds of homes already affected. About 5,000 homes and businesses across Britain have been flooded with many crucial roads and rail lines still closed.
Evacuations continue in some areas partly due to sewage contamination.
Twelve people have now died in weather-related events in the UK over the last 10 days with no end of rain or misery in sight. This report warns that 950,000 - 1.2 million properties are now at risk of flooding, including about 100,000 in London. Britain is having to look at some of the same issues Americans are facing - or should have by now. People can expect higher insurance premiums - and higher losses both of which have begun. In light of Britain being absolutely inundated for the last several weeks, Dr Andrew Dlugolecki, director of general insurance development for CGNU, is attempting to put a smile on the situation though he says insurers are dragging their feet.