The Met Office has issued a warning of potential danger to individuals as heavy rainfall is expected to cause disruptions to travel in London.

The Met Office has issued a warning of potential danger to individuals as heavy rainfall is expected to cause disruptions to travel in London.


<p>Debris and flood water in allotments in Retford, Nottinghamshire, after Storm Babet passed through the area</p>

After Storm Babet swept through the area, there were debris and flood water present in the allotments in Retford, Nottinghamshire.

The Met Office has released an amber warning for London and South East England due to anticipated flooding and disruption caused by heavy morning rain.

A warning was sent out on Wednesday between 6:13am and 8am for areas in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton.

According to the weather service’s alert, bus and train operations may experience disruptions, including delays and possible cancellations.

The meteorologist predicted that there is a high chance of 30 to 40mm of rain, with certain areas receiving up to 70 to 80mm, primarily over the Isle of Wight. They also warned of potential disruptions and possible flooding for some residences and establishments.

The intense rainfall may result in power outages and disruptions to other services for households and businesses.

A distinct yellow warning has been issued for rainfall starting at 6pm on Tuesday and lasting until 10am on Wednesday. Additionally, a separate warning for fog in northern areas is also in effect for other regions of the country.

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Today, an amber alert has been issued for the southern coast of England.

An alert for severe weather has been issued for the southern coast of England starting at 8am today.

According to the Met Office, there will be anticipated flooding and disruptions.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain25 October 2023 07:22
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The Met Office has issued a warning that heavy rainfall may lead to travel disruptions.

There is anticipated disruption to transportation in the southern regions of England and Wales due to heavy rain that occurred overnight.

The Met Office has released a weather alert for rain starting at 6pm on Tuesday and lasting until 10am on Wednesday. There is also a warning for fog in the northern areas.

According to Craig Snell from the Met Office, the rainy conditions may cause travel delays and hazardous driving conditions on Wednesday morning.

He stated that there may be an abundance of water droplets on the roads and challenging driving circumstances at the beginning of Wednesday morning. Additionally, there may be disruptions to public transportation.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain25 October 2023 07:20
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Source: independent.co.uk