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UK Braces for Wet Easter Weekend with Widespread Rain and Travel Disruptions

The Met Office warns of heavy rainfall and strong winds across the UK, leading to potential flooding and travel delays during the Easter holiday period.

  • Holidaymakers in the UK face a disappointing run-up to Easter with heavy rainfall and strong winds expected across the country, raising concerns of flooding in some areas.
  • The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of Scotland, with rain and snow expected to cause travel disruptions, particularly on Tuesday.
  • Despite the unsettled weather, some regions may experience drier and brighter spells, especially in the northern areas, with temperatures potentially reaching 15C or 16C after the weekend.
  • Travel disruptions are anticipated during the Easter weekend, with over 14 million journeys expected on the roads and engineering works affecting rail services.
  • The UK is set to enjoy more daylight in the evenings after the clocks go forward one hour on Easter Sunday, March 31.
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