Heavy rain sweeping across UK sparks fears of flash flooding

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published August 20, 2026 7:27am Updated August 20, 2026 7:28am Some areas could see torrential rain and treacherous driving conditions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the UK, with warnings of flash flooding and travel disruption

Thunderstorm warnings issued across UK as Brits hit with ‘heavy pulses of rain' for first time in months  lbc.co.uk

Toronto residents woke up to showers Wednesday morning, and there’s a chance storms could develop throughout the day before clearing later this afternoon.

A thunderstorm warning has been issued across parts of Scotland

WeatherWales weatherThundery downpours are forecast with a flooding risk issued19:22, 18 Aug 2026Updated 19:29, 18 Aug 2026The Met Office has warned of a risk of flooding in north Wales this week as heavy rain returns after a long, dry summer. Following the driest July on record for Wales this year, Wales will see the

LUCENA CITY — The number of residents evacuating at Lian town in Batangas, continued to rise Tuesday (August 18) as relentless rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon triggered flooding in several areas of the town. “Based on the status of open evacuation centers report of the Municipal Social Welfare and Devel

Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.