Overview

• Heavy rain and strong winds have led to flooding, school closures, and travel disruptions across England and Wales.
• The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain and wind, covering southern, central, and eastern England, as well as parts of South Wales.
• The Environment Agency has issued 64 flood warnings and 239 flood alerts in England, with National Resources Wales issuing additional warnings.
• Rail and ferry services have been affected, with some areas seeing up to 68mm of rain in just 12 hours.
• Forecasters warn of the potential for further flooding and disruption as the weather is expected to remain unsettled with more heavy rain and strong winds.