Hundreds of flood warnings and dozens of warnings have been issued across the UK, after heavy rain on Thursday caused flooding on roads and railway lines.
As of Friday, the Environment Agency has issued 52 flood warnings – meaning flooding is expected – and 254 flood warnings, and river levels are expected to remain high with more rain expected.
Natural Resources Wales has also issued one flood warning for the River Retic in Tenby, as well as 13 alerts across the country.
The councils said it comes after several schools in Herefordshire and Worcestershire were forced to close on Thursday due to rising flood levels and “treacherous road conditions”.
Many roads across the West Midlands in particular were flooded and rail operators struggled to resolve issues on the tracks, with Transport for Wales and West Midlands Rail running a replacement bus service between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
The Met Office said the most frequent rain would be in the west and near the Channel coast, with thunder and hail expected at times.
52 flood warnings have been issued across England
14:38 , Holly evans
The Environment Agency currently has 52 flood warnings in place – meaning flooding is expected – with several issued around the River Severn and River Avon.
There are also 254 flood warnings in place, and river levels are expected to remain high with further rainfall expected.
Natural Resources Wales has also issued one flood warning for the River Retic in Tenby, as well as 13 alerts across the country.
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13:38 , Holly evans
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