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'Prepare for the unthinkable' warning over autumn flooding

Residents in flood-prone areas of Britain have already begun preparing sandbags and moving belongings upstairs ahead of the autumn season.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 5:09 PM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “'Prepare for the unthinkable' warning over autumn flooding”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 5:09 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.

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BBC'Prepare for the unthinkable' warning over autumn flooding

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased: officials in Britain are telling people in flood-hit areas to prepare for the unthinkable this autumn, and residents there say they are worried and have already started getting ready.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSandbags, moving the good furniture upstairs, packing a bag by the door. People are doing the sensible thing, and that is a comfort.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA bag by the door. The river has a key, Vera.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrock, tell us the river is not coming for us.

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