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Rain brings flash floods warning | Rain brings flash floods warning |
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Flash floods have begun to hit south Wales with more warned for the south-west, south, and south-east parts of England as heavy rain continues. | Flash floods have begun to hit south Wales with more warned for the south-west, south, and south-east parts of England as heavy rain continues. |
There are six flood warnings in the South West and Wales, while 35 "flood watch" areas are being monitored, including 11 in the Thames Valley. | |
In Bridgend, one street is battling against 3ft (0.9m) of floodwater. | In Bridgend, one street is battling against 3ft (0.9m) of floodwater. |
Other areas hit by heavy rain include Cornwall and Oxfordshire - both of which have seen rainfall reach 10mm. | Other areas hit by heavy rain include Cornwall and Oxfordshire - both of which have seen rainfall reach 10mm. |
Other regions suffering downpours include the Midlands and Humberside. | Other regions suffering downpours include the Midlands and Humberside. |
However, BBC forecaster Jay Wynne said the bulk of northern England, Northern Ireland and most of Scotland remain dry. | |
But this is likely to change overnight, as the wet weather moves northwards reaching Scotland by the early hours. | But this is likely to change overnight, as the wet weather moves northwards reaching Scotland by the early hours. |
Hazardous driving | Hazardous driving |
With the ground already saturated, the rain could lead to localised flooding and driving conditions will be hazardous. | With the ground already saturated, the rain could lead to localised flooding and driving conditions will be hazardous. |
Forecasters have said that some areas could experience up to three-quarters of the month's average rainfall in one day. | Forecasters have said that some areas could experience up to three-quarters of the month's average rainfall in one day. |
Shoppers in Bath found themselves caught in showers | Shoppers in Bath found themselves caught in showers |
The Environment Agency has warned that residents living near the rivers Tamar, Torridge and Walden face likely flooding. | The Environment Agency has warned that residents living near the rivers Tamar, Torridge and Walden face likely flooding. |
Other parts of south west England and the Thames region have been put on flood watch and warned to expect flooding of low-lying land and roads. | Other parts of south west England and the Thames region have been put on flood watch and warned to expect flooding of low-lying land and roads. |
An Environment Agency spokesman said: "We advise people in these areas to be very aware of the weather around you. | An Environment Agency spokesman said: "We advise people in these areas to be very aware of the weather around you. |
"Watch the news and weather forecasts, make sure your phone is charged and be prepared." | "Watch the news and weather forecasts, make sure your phone is charged and be prepared." |
South Wales saw 0.9 inches (23mm) of rain between 0600 and 1200 BST. | South Wales saw 0.9 inches (23mm) of rain between 0600 and 1200 BST. |
About 0.8 inches (20mm) fell overnight in Devon and Cornwall, a third of what the region would normally expect in a month, with a second band of rain set to hit the region. | About 0.8 inches (20mm) fell overnight in Devon and Cornwall, a third of what the region would normally expect in a month, with a second band of rain set to hit the region. |
Motoring organisation the AA is advising drivers to expect hazardous driving conditions and go only as fast as conditions allow. | Motoring organisation the AA is advising drivers to expect hazardous driving conditions and go only as fast as conditions allow. |
It says it has already attended 28% more breakdowns than normal - mostly weather-related home starts - with the busiest regions being the Home Counties, London and the West Midlands. | It says it has already attended 28% more breakdowns than normal - mostly weather-related home starts - with the busiest regions being the Home Counties, London and the West Midlands. |
It expects to attend more than 12,000 breakdowns, compared with the usual 9,500, by the end of the Wednesday. | It expects to attend more than 12,000 breakdowns, compared with the usual 9,500, by the end of the Wednesday. |
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