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Easter Weekend Brings Sunshine, Showers, and Travel Disruptions Across the UK

Flood alerts, rail closures, and heavy rain forecasts complicate holiday travel as millions take to roads, rails, and skies.

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Weather in the UK on Easter Sunday is expected to be pleasant. (Photo: Andrew Hasson/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Met Office forecasts a dry and warm Easter Sunday for much of the UK, followed by widespread rain and heavy showers on Easter Monday.
  • Thirteen flood warnings remain active in southern England, including Oxford, Reading, Exeter, and Plymouth, following recent downpours.
  • Network Rail's engineering works on over 300 projects have caused significant rail disruptions, including closures at London Euston over the long weekend.
  • The RAC and AA warn drivers to prepare for delays due to congested roads and wet weather, with millions of car journeys expected each day of the holiday period.
  • Around 2.2 million Britons are forecast to travel overseas this weekend, highlighting strong demand for international holidays despite domestic weather challenges.