Thunderstorm warnings expire but rain continues to bring risk of floods for UK

The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.

More rain is expected to fall in our region throughout the morning

Some areas in the country had the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time” this week

After the drought come the floods: Heavy rain on parched ground sparks warning Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published August 20, 2026 7:27am Updated August 20, 2026 9:20am Some areas could see torrential rain and treacherous driving conditions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected

Emily Beament and Erik Olsson, Press Association Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of Wales, as water companies could be forced to reduce the amount they take from the River Severn to prevent parts of it drying out in the ongoing drought. It comes as parts of the UK were hit by “heavy pulses”…

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

The application comes as areas in the country were predicted to have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week.

The application comes as areas in the country were predicted to have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week.

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

Flooding is expected in the affected areas with delays to travel and power outages

PMD issues flood alert for Leh Nullah as heavy rains continue to batter Rawalpindi and Islamabad  dawn.com

Parts of the country could see flooding in the coming days - with the Met Office saying "meaningful" rain is finally on the way in drought-hit areas.

More than 2,500 damage cases have been reported due to record-breaking downpours in the southeastern region, authorities said Tuesday. A total of 2,574 reports had been filed as of 6 a.m. Tuesday over cases including home and road inundation and toppled trees, as the heavy rain battered South Gyeongsang Province and ne

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Portugal is starting the week with a mix of intense heat and unstable weather, with high temperatures continuing in parts of the country while rain and thunderstorms are expected elsewhere.

The Met Office has said large parts of the UK could see 'heavy thunderstorms' this week a temperatures drop following an intense period of hot weather.

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) shifted to a work-from-home arrangement at noon on Monday amid continuous heavy rains and flooding in the Subic Bay Freeport.  The SBMA said the arrangement was pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 127 issued by the Office of the President. SBMA units p

South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports  Reuters