Heavy rain hits Devon with thunderstorms – Monday
Thames Water serves 15 million customers in London and beyond We have confirmed that the use of hose pipes is prohibited for week.
The ban will begin next Wednesday, 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
has been issued and has been upgraded to a yellow alert for parts of London and south-east England.
It warns of power outages, transport disruptions, and the potential danger to life from 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.
Torrential rains Thunderstorms in England and Wales
Torrential rains and thunderstorms are expected across England and Wales after several weeks of extremely hot and dry weather.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a yellow thunderstorm warning on Wednesday as it forecast that "20-30 mm of rain could fall within the hour." .
People in central, southern and eastern England and south-eastern Wales could face flash floods, transport disruptions and power outages.
The possibility of fast-moving and deep flooding could also be life-threatening, warns the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Thames announces hose pipe ban from next week
Thames Water has announced a ban on hosepipes from next week as 15 million customers in London and elsewhere face restrictions.
The ban came into force on Wednesday 24th August and has been introduced across England as water companies look to conserve resources in very dry weather. It's one of the many laws out there.
Thames His Water said in a statement on its website: The reservoir is much lower than usual.
"With less precipitation forecasted for the coming 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.
Rainfall received in some pockets exceeds what is normally seen during the first week of August.
The BBC reported that in Strathallan near Perth he had 55.2 mm (2 inches) of rain within 24 hours. This is 71 percent of the 77 mm he normally sees 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 reporting train delays and traffic jams. ScottRail had warned passengers that delays could be expected on some routes due to heavy rain speed limits in force. Trains were limited to 40 mph.
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.
Network flooding Perth station following heavy rain Rail Scottish handout photo
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Flood pools in southern Wales
footage fromPort Talbot as motorists struggle to navigate roads
Cars caught in heavy flooding in Wales
The Meteorological Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, valid until midnight for Wales and England, and the situation warned that it 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 homes as heavy rains 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, and wet weather continues to hit the UK.
His five roads in Sheffield closed to traffic due to floods
261}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 Thunderstorms are forecast today, but it will be drier and more sunny in some areas, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
"Thunderstorms and areas of heavy rain, which will be missed in some places, 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." There is a possibility.
"Some locations may see more precipitation than this, but hail and lightning may pose additional hazards.
The Environment Agency issued 29 flood warnings as of 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.
Temporary repairs are underway after a street near the city center was damaged.
Sheffield Hallam Labor MP Olivia Blake said local authorities were aware of a "dramatic outburst" and were dealing with it. 339}
"Please be aware of flash flood hazards and contact relevant authorities regarding any problems encountered," she posted on Twitter.
When a storm hits the Cornish coast, a 'surprise' rises above the sea. A 'shoulder' jet emerges
A waterspout appeared on camera today as a storm hit the Cornwall coast.
Footage recorded by Mark McCartney shows a huge waterspout circling overhead near Foey.
"It was all an amazing sight. It was amazing," 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 heatwave was broken by torrential rains and thunderstorms. Footage recorded by Mark McCartney shows a scene where a waterspout swirls overhead near Foey. A yellow thunderstorm warning was issued for England and Wales that evening, in effect until midnight. Click here to sign up for our newsletter.
