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The UK Met Office has warned that an exceptionally strong El Niño forecast for this year will bring an extremely wet and stormy winter, raising concerns about widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. Storm-damage payouts for UK properties surged 32% to £244 million in 2025 as extreme rainfall and winds from storms including Éowyn and Floris caused widespread destruction, and officials are urging homeowners to take precautions to protect their properties ahead of the forecast dangerous season.