The UK has seen rain every day for over 40 days in some areas like Devon, Cornwall, and Worcestershire. This nonstop rain matches the 40 days of rain in the story of Noah's ark and the old weather saying linked to St Swithin’s Day. The wet weather has caused widespread flooding, hitting homes, businesses, and farms hard. James Winslade, a farmer in Somerset, said, “It’s just a matter of trying to hang on.” His 500 cattle are stuck on land that has turned into an island due to the floods. He called for better infrastructure, saying, “With global warming, as a nation we’ve got to invest more in infrastructure.” Northern Ireland has recorded its wettest January in 149 years, with Co Down’s Mountains of Mourne seeing 790mm of rain so far. Wales has already had nearly all its winter rain, with one spot getting 394mm already. Farmers say crops like barley and wheat have been underwater for weeks, which kills them. Kevin Gilbert of NFU Scotland called these the worst farming conditions he’s seen in 35 years. Horticulturists are also suffering, with planting delays and sales drops. Fran Barnes from the Horticultural Trades Association said it’s frustrating to have floods after recent water restrictions. She warned water infrastructure needs urgent upgrades. The rain has caused sewage problems, with 181 sewage alerts active. Chloe Flood from Surfers Against Sewage blamed neglected infrastructure and water company practices. Roads are damaged too. In Yorkshire, heavy rains forced the M62 motorway to close for emergency repairs. Drivers in Cornwall reported damaged suspensions from potholes. Councillor Juliet Line said, “We’re really up against the elements this year.” The Met Office confirmed rain fell for 40 days straight in three spots in England. February is already wetter than usual in many places, including Aberdeen, which has seen 180% of its normal rainfall. Builders say heavy rain slows down work, though mild winter temperatures have helped some progress. Sports events face delays or cancellations. Wildlife like frogs and newts are moving earlier because of the wet, with some roads closing temporarily to protect them. There is a small silver lining. The mud is helping create a unique festival in Somerset’s Quantock Hills. Also, rain uncovered a 1631 Dutch shipwreck on a Dorset beach. Met Office deputy forecaster Steven Keates warns rain will continue this week with a short dry break on Saturday, followed by more wet weather from the Atlantic.