Met Office predicts severe flooding across England in February

Government embarks on campaign to raise awareness over weather threat as England remains in drought

Severe flooding caused by La Nina is predicted for February despite England remaining in drought, the Met Office has said.

Two-thirds of people at risk of flooding were unaware of the situation, the government said on Monday, as it embarked on an awareness campaign. This average cost to a flooded household is 30,000, figures show.