The Met Office reported that several areas could receive between 60mm and 80mm (2.36in and 3.15in) of rainfall.

Much of the country is bracing for potential flooding nightmares as a month's worth of rain is set to fall today, with roads and underpasses left underwater and homes at risk

An amber weather warning is in force for millions of people, with more than a month's worth of rain set to fall in some areas. Forecasters are warning of lightning, potential flooding, difficult driving conditions and delays on public transport.

Further heavy rain is forecast for parts of the UK following a spell of intense thunderstorms. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain across central and southern England during the early hours of Monday.

An amber warning is in place from 5am to 9pm, moving over Worcester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Hull. Some affected areas could see 100 to 120mm of rain and more warning could fol

Forecasters have warned of potential flooding and travel carnage across England today, as some places could see nearly five inches of rain.

Flood warnings have been issued as wet weather that blighted parts of the UK over the weekend continues with even heavier rain to come on Monday. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for rain from 05:00 BST until 21:00 on Monday across parts of central England,

It will be the third of three consecutive days of weather warnings across the southern UK. A day of thunderstorms on Saturday has been followed by a yellow weather warning for rain on Sunday. Sunday marks the autumnal equinox - a biannual event in which the sun is exactly above the equator.

An amber weather warning for heavy rain has come into force in parts of England, with the Met Office warning that affected areas could experience more than a month’s worth of rain falling on Monday. Thunder,