Londoners faced heavy rain on Monday morning, with predictions of thunderstorms. The Met Office issued a yellow alert starting at 3am. Forecasters expect significant rainfall that could exceed half a month’s average in a day, particularly affecting Northern Ireland. Areas may see 50 to 75mm of rain, raising concerns for flash flooding. Other regions, including parts of England and Scotland, could receive 20-40mm in just two hours. Flood alerts are active, presenting risks including delays to transport and potential power cuts due to severe weather conditions.
The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms for the capital, which came into force at 3am on Monday and runs until 9pm.
Parts of the country could see half a month's rainfall on Monday with summer storms bringing the threat of flash flooding.
Heavy, thundery downpours are forecast to hit parts of the UK, with an amber weather warning for rain in place until 8am on Monday for the east of Northern Ireland.
There is also a small chance of power cuts and of fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.
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