Britons encounter severe flooding and heavy rains on Monday, with up to 100mm ofrainis anticipated to decrease in certain areas of the UK.
The Met Officehas issued orange and yellow rainfall alerts for the southern regionWalesas well as the southwest, northwest, and northeast regions ofEngland.
The flood will continue all day on Monday and may lead to power outages, waterlogged roads, and difficult driving situations.
The Environment Agency has also issued four flood alerts for the River Cocker, River Ehen, River Rothay, and Keswick Campsite.
A yellow alert advises British citizens to be cautious on the roads as ‘life-threatening’ floods are anticipated in Cumbria and Wales.
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What regions are included in the Met Office weather alerts?
Amber warnings for rain
- Ambleside
- Bridgend
- Cardiff
- Carmarthen
- Cockermouth
- Keswich
- Merthyr Tydfil
- St David’s
- Swansea
Yellow warnings for rain
- Blackburn
- Bolton
- Burnley
- Carlisle
- Chester
- Dumfries
- Durham
- Exeter
- Hartlepool
- Lancaster
- Manchester
- Middlesbrough
- Plymouth
- Preston
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Truro
Weather experts forecast that between 50 to 80 mm of rainfall is expected to occur across much of southern and southwest Wales, with certain areas potentially receiving nearly 100 mm.
Cumbriawill also experience up to 100mm of rainfall.
The effect of this intense rainfall will be more significant because of the recent moisture.weatherand damp soil, the Met Office is concerned.
Jonathan Day, River Flood Operations Officer at theEnvironment Agency, stated on Friday: ‘There is a possibility of major surface water flooding effects in certain areas of Northern England on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.’
Additionally, there could be substantial river flooding effects in certain areas of northern England on Sunday and Monday, while minor flooding is expected to occur more broadly across northern England during the weekend.
Teams from the Environment Agency are working on-site, implementing measures to minimize the effects of flooding and assisting the affected communities.
We recommend that individuals avoid driving through flooded areas — it can be deeper than it appears, and as little as 30cm of moving water can cause your vehicle to float away.
Regions under yellow rain alerts have been advised to watch out for spray and road flooding, as well as possible power outages.
These regions are expected to receive up to 60mm of rainfall on Monday.
Which regions are under flood alerts?
- Keswick Campsite
- River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge
- River Ehen in Egremont, Bleach Green, Ennerdale Mill, Bridge End, Vale View, Wood Bank, Rugby Club
- River Rothay in Grasmere, White Bridge, and Stock Lane
The intense weather conditions are expected to ease on Tuesday, with a yellow alert active in the far southeast region.
The remainder of the country is expected to experience a calmer day with dry conditions and increased sunshine.
On Wednesday, additional wet and windy conditions are expected as another region of low pressure moves in from the Atlantic.
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