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UK weather: strong wind warning issued as England and Wales cope with floods

UK weather: strong wind warning issued as England and Wales cope with floods



Transport disrupted and more than 60 flood warnings also still in place with more downpours to comeThe Met Office has issued a weather warning for strong winds on Sunday as parts of the country are still recovering from heavy rain and flooding.

Flooding disrupted rail services in England and Wales on Friday morning and led to the closure of the M5 motorway in both directions in Gloucestershire.The Environment Agency told drivers their cars could be swept away in as little as 30cm (12in) of water as more than 60 flood warnings were issued in England after heavy rain overnight, with further downpours to come. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/sep/27/uk-weather-flood-warnings-england-heavy-rain-rail-roads-england-wales-met-office

Author : Matthew Weaver

Publish date : 2024-09-27 15:45:07

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