UK flash flood warning
Parts of England and Wales are being warned of possible flash floods. Four flood warnings are in place for south west England. Some areas have seen up to 50mm of rain.
Parts of England and Wales are being warned of possible flash floods. Four flood warnings are in place for south west England. Some areas have seen up to 50mm of rain.
Forecasters at Meteogroup said the weather looked set to remain unsettled for at least the next week, with heavy showers and some more persistent rain.
"Parts of the South West have seen up to 50mm of rain, and there has been some localised surface water flooding in Devon and Cornwall''
"Environment Agency staff have been out on the ground clearing blocked drainage screens across St Austell, Pentewan, Mevagissey, Porthtreath and Bude. We also closed the flood gate on the River Batherm in Devon."
"On Thursday further heavy showers could bring the risk of further localised flooding in Wales, the Midlands and the North West''
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