UK Faces Renewed Flood Threat Amid Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Travel disruptions and property damage expected as saturated grounds struggle to cope with further downpours and gusts up to 60mph.

• The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across southern England and Wales from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
• Floodwaters have already caused significant travel disruptions, with rail services cancelled and roads submerged, particularly in Birmingham, Bedfordshire, and Shropshire.
• Approximately 650 properties have been flooded in counties like Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, and the home counties, with more than 8,200 properties protected by the Environment Agency.
• The Environment Agency has issued 59 flood warnings and 84 flood alerts across England, advising residents to check local conditions and avoid driving through floodwaters.
• Meteorologists warn that even moderate rainfall could exacerbate flooding due to already saturated grounds and high river levels from recent downpours.

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