September 30th 2024.
Yesterday morning, the town of Tewkesbury experienced severe flooding due to heavy rain. Unfortunately, the situation is not expected to improve today as dozens of flood warnings have been issued across England. The government has warned people living near rivers to remain on high alert for the coming days.
In total, 33 red warnings were in place for areas where flooding is expected, and 74 yellow alerts were issued for places where flooding is possible. This comes after a challenging week of weather, with widespread flooding causing major disruptions. The M5 motorway was even cut off due to water covering all three lanes, and a football stadium was completely submerged.
The Environment Agency has issued warnings and alerts covering almost the entire country, from south Devon to Derbyshire and East Anglia. The central part of England seems to be facing the most problems. Although there were hopes that the warnings would be lifted this morning, the Met Office has now predicted that more rain is on the way, adding to the already saturated ground.
As if that wasn't enough, a new warning has been issued for North Wales and north-west England, which will be in effect from early Monday morning until 8pm the same day. The Met Office has forecasted between 20-40mm of rainfall in these areas, with some places possibly receiving up to 60mm, and even 60-80mm in parts of eastern England.
According to meteorologist Liam Eslick, the rain is expected to be heavy and persistent in North Wales and north-west England. The higher grounds in eastern England, such as Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire, will also see a significant amount of rainfall. Even though these areas may receive less rain, they are already saturated from previous downpours.
The Environment Agency is taking precautions by having teams check flood defenses and clear any debris from storm drains. They are also working with local authorities to respond to any surface water flooding. It is crucial for the public to remain vigilant and not attempt to drive through floodwaters, as even 30cm of flowing water can float a car.
In the last few days, many parts of England have experienced flooding, causing major disruptions for commuters on both road and rail services. According to the Met Office, some counties in southern and central England have received more than 250% of their average September rainfall. In fact, some areas received more rain in just one day than the entire monthly average.
Thankfully, there is some hope in sight as higher pressure is expected to move in by Tuesday night, bringing drier and sunnier weather. However, there is still a possibility of another low-pressure system coming in over the following weekend, so the situation will continue to be monitored closely. In the meantime, the public is advised to stay informed and stay safe by checking for updates on flood risks and signing up for free flood warnings from the Environment Agency.
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