UK Weather: Parts Of England Have Seen A Month's Rainfall In A Single Day

Flood warnings have been enforced across the country for the weekend after parts of southeast England saw a month's worth of rainfall in one day.

The Environment Agency has issued 39 flood alerts in London, Kent, parts of the Home Counties, the West Midlands and Wiltshire after some areas saw up to 67mm of rain.

The Met Office said temperatures have dropped across the UK following sweltering weather earlier this week, and torrential downpours that could cause flooding are expected in some southern areas.

A yellow weather warning for rain covering much of England, apart from Devon, Cornwall and the North West, has also been issued.

He added that Saturday has the "potential to be drier" in the south but the deluge is set to return on Sunday and last into next week.

Temperatures are predicted to range between 19C (66.5F) in London, 18C (64.4F) in Belfast and 17C (62.6F) in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Drivers have been urged not to plough through flood water, with the Environment Agency warning that just 1ft (30cm) of flowing water is enough to float a vehicle.

The DVLA advises drivers to double the usual separation distance between their vehicle and the one in front, keeping speed down and using dipped headlights.







Source: Sky News
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