Record-Breaking Winter Storms Transform South West Landscape
Record-Breaking Winter Storms Transform South West Landscape
US · Published Mar 15, 2026
The South West of England experienced record-breaking rainfall this winter, transforming its landscape.
Storms Goretti, Ingrid, and Chandra contributed to Cornwall's wettest winter on record, according to the Met Office.
Local artists are capturing these dramatic changes through photography, printmaking, painting, and sound recordings.
Record rainfall and landscape alterations in South West
The South West of England has experienced an unprecedented winter, marked by record-breaking rainfall and significant alterations to its landscape. The Met Office reported that Cornwall had its wettest winter since records began, with storms named Goretti, Ingrid, and Chandra delivering continuous rain and powerful seas. These severe conditions have tested infrastructure and inspired local artists to capture the dynamic, often destructive, beauty of nature's might.
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