UK hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms as Met Office warns of flash flooding

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

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

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

The Met Office has named 12 areas across England and Scotland set to be hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms on Thursday - and yellow weather warnings are in place

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.

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

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Government offices in parts of Zambales adopted alternative work arrangements on Wednesday as the southwest monsoon continued to bring heavy rains and threaten flooding and travel hazards. In the towns of San Marcelino, Cabangan, Palauig, and Olongapo City, government offices shifted to alternat

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

Cities in regions hit by drought could be worst-affected by surface water, experts warn

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