Wet and windy weather has been causing havoc for commuters across the UK this morning as flash flooding has closed roads and cancelled public transport.
The areas most affected are parts of the South East of England, where flooding has blocked sections of the M25, A41 and A1 in London and most Underground lines are facing delays or are part suspended.
The capital is heavily congested due to multiple closed roads while some drivers have been pictured abandoning their cars on flooded roads this morning – having attempted to drive through deep water.
Heavy rainfall has forced some businesses and restaurants to use brushes to try and keep the water out of their property.
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for an area stretching from Portsmouth to Canterbury, until mid-afternoon today.
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Up to 40mm of rain could fall in coastal areas, while there are numerous flood alerts in place across England, Scotland and Wales.
Libanus, a village in the Brecon Beacons National Park, received 52.6mm of rainfall within the last 24 hours, while slightly further north winds speeds hit 79mph in Capel Curig yesterday.
There is an ‘act now’ warning for residents in Buxted, East Sussex, after nearly half a month’s rain, 40mm, fell overnight and into this morning.
The Met Office said spray and flooding on roads could disrupt journeys, with bus and train services possibly affected, and some flooding of homes and businesses possible.
The Bakerloo and District lines are part suspended, while the Metropolitan, Overground, Circle, Hammersmith and City and Piccadilly lines are all facing delays.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
