Heavy rain and possible flooding to hit parts of East of England

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the East of England, which means heavy rain and flooding could hit the region.

Regions and local authorities in East affected:

• Northamptonshire

• Peterborough

• Lincolnshire

What to expect:

• There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

• There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life

• Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services

• Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

• There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads