Storms were first given names by the UK Met Office ten years ago to raise awareness of the dangers. Elizabeth Rizzini considers if it has worked.

Heavy rain and flooding is forecast across much of England and Wales on Saturday — and it comes after more than 72mm of rain battered Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, on Friday

A major flood defence investment marks ten years since Storm Desmond, which caused widespread damage across Lancashire

A number of flood warnings are in place across Yorkshire after Storm Claudia brought torrential rain, while rail services have also been affected. The Environment Agency (EA) said flooding was expected on the River Aire in Castleford, along the River Ouse in York, on the River Nidd in Hunsingore and in Beighton near Sheffield.

Storm Claudia originated in the Canary Islands as it swept across Tenerife yesterday with intense rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and rough seas. Although it caused relatively few serious incidents, schools and other establishments closed to ensure safety.