Flood warnings in parts of Britain as a month’s rain is forecast to fall in two days
- Up to 10cm of rain expected in some areas and warnings issued in the north, south and midlands
Britain’s Environment Agency is warning of a heightened risk of flooding this week as some areas of England are forecast to be drenched in a month’s worth of rain in two days.
A flood alert has already been issued for Southeast London, and the Met Office issued an amber severe weather warning for heavy rain in London and the south.
The amber “be prepared” warning means there is likely to be travel disruption and a potential risk to life and property.
The Environment Agency’s executive director of flood risk management, John Curtain, warned there could be “significant impacts” as the heaviest downpours are still to come.
The flood alert covers the Ravensbourne River in the boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Croydon. The alert said there was a risk of flooding for low-lying land, gardens and roads close to the river between 7am and 6pm.
The Met Office has also issued yellow “be aware” warnings for rain in Southeast England, East Anglia and the East Midlands from 4pm on Monday, and three more warnings for rain from Tuesday to Thursday in the East Midlands, East Yorkshire and the Northeast.