Heavy rain hits Devon with thunderstorms – Monday
Thames Water serves 15 million customers in London and beyond announced that it will ban the use of hose pipes from next year. week.
The ban will start on Wednesday 24th August, with people in Devon and Cornwall set to face similar restrictions from next Tuesday.
Large parts of the UK are at risk offlash floods.Thunderstorms are overwhelming the country's dry landscape withheavy rains. Danger to life from turbulence, rapid currents and deep flooding.
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"Rain falling in these areas cannot seep out, instead washing away soil and other hard surfaces, causingflash floodsin some areas.
In parts of Scotland this morning's heavy rains have stalled commuters, slowing trains on some parts of the network and causing surface water to affect many roads. rice field.
River Thames
Thames Water announces hose ban from next week as 15 million customers in London and elsewhere face restrictions. Announced.
The ban came into force from his Wednesday 24th August and was introduced across England as water companies sought to conserve resources in very dry weather. It is one of the many laws that have been
Thames Water said in a statement on its website: The reservoir is much lower than normal.
"With less precipitation forecast for the next few months, we need to move on to the next step in our drought planning," they added.
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A week's worth of rain fell in 24 hours in Scotland
In parts of Scotland, the country has been hit by torrential rains, with heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. is in a yellow alert state.
The amount of rainfall received in some pockets exceeds what is commonly seen in his week in early August.
The BBC reported that in Strathallan near Perth he had 55.2 mm (2 inches) of rain within 24 hours. This is 71% of the 77 mm typically seen throughout August in this region.
At Houghton Hall in Norfolk, 17 mm (0.7 inches) of rain fell over the course of an hour on Tuesday afternoon, the report said.
Heavy rains also disrupted travel with local media reports of train delays and traffic disruptions. Scotrail has warned passengers that delays are expected on some routes due to speed limits in place due to heavy rain. Trains were limited to 40 miles per hour, or 20 miles per hour below normal speed limits.
Network Rail also said it had been forced to deal with flooding at Perth station.
Transport Scotland warns that surface water is affecting many routes and cautions drivers.
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Cars caught in heavy flooding in Wales
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning in effect until midnight for Wales and England and warned that the situation could be life-threatening.
Pictures show inundation and flooding after heavy rain
Since Monday, photos and videos have been released around the UK where flash floods have occurred in areas hit by thunderstorms.
People are sharing images of flooded streets and inside their homes as downpours are expected to continue.
The rains mainly affected the South of England and Wales, the Midlands and East of England.
The Environment Agency has now issued 19 flood warnings for parts of the Midlands and the South East of England as wet weather continues to hit the UK.
His 5 roads in Sheffield closed due to floods
220}Main roads were flooded in Sheffield after heavy rains hit the area.
Local media reported that Abbeydale Road was completely flooded by the rain.
South Yorkshire Police have urged people to avoid these five routes as well.
Flash floods have also been reported outside of Woodsheets Medical Center on Chesterfield Road in Woodsheets.
Cars are also stranded and partially submerged on Beyton's High Street.
Forecast for England and Wales today
More torrential rain According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, thunderstorms are forecast today, but it will be drier and more sunny in some areas.
"Although we will miss some places, areas of thunderstorms and heavy rain will be very severe in central, southern and eastern England and south-eastern Wales on Wednesday. will be extensive,” it said.
"20 to 30 mm of rain can fall within an hour, but 60 mm within 3 hours in slow-moving areas of thunderstorms."
"Some locations may see more rain than this, but hail and lightning may pose additional hazards."
The Environment Agency issued 29 flood warnings by yesterday evening.
The Environment Agency issued 29 flood warnings by Tuesday evening.
Road erupts after flood in Sheffield
A flash flood burst a road in Sheffield.
Damaged streets near the city center are undergoing emergency repairs.
Sheffield Hallam Labor MP Olivia Blake said local authorities were aware of a "dramatic outburst" and were dealing with it. 298}
"Please be aware of flash flood hazards and contact relevant authorities regarding any problems encountered," she posted on Twitter.
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A waterspout appeared on camera today as a storm hit the Cornwall coast.
Footage recorded by Mark McCartney shows a huge splash of water circling overhead near Foey.
"The whole thing was an amazing sight," he said.
A waterspout over the sea during a storm on the Cornish coast. was caught on camera on Tuesday, August 16th. After weeks of dry and hot weather, the UK's heatwave was broken by torrential rains and thunderstorms. Footage recorded by Mark McCartney shows a scene where a waterspout swirls overhead near Fourway. "It was all an amazing sight. A yellow thunderstorm warning was issued for England and Wales that evening, in effect until midnight. To sign up for the newsletter, click here.
Heavy rain hits England, flooding roads
Some UK roads were flooded after two days of heavy rains and thunderstorms swept across the country.
Footage and photos shared on social media were taken from Cornwall. It shows torrential rains and floods hitting towns in southern England and Wales, including Newquay in Newquay, Bishop's Toughton in Devon, Haywards Heath in West Sussex, Port Talbot in southwest Wales and Bridport in Dorset.
One Twitter user shared a video of the floods in Newquay:
Another Twitter user in Bishops Toughton, North Devon , shared footage of sandbags where to prevent homes from being flooded:
In Scotland, travel disruptions on rail networks and roads after heavy rain on Tuesday
Experts say that heavy rains run off very dry land, causing surface water to flood and to alleviate drought-stricken areas. Said not to penetrate the ground.