Flooding latest: Hundreds more homes flooded in England after torrential rain
More than 1,000 homes have now been flooded in England this week after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall, the Environment Agency says.
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More than 1,000 homes have now been flooded in England this week after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall, the Environment Agency says.
A yellow weather warning for rain is in effect from 12pm today until 3pm on Friday, with motorists warned to expect flooded roads, with delays also expected on local train and bus services.
Professor Hannah Cloke, a hydrologist at the University of Reading, warned against treating a flood as a 'swimming pool' or 'large puddle', pointing out risks such as falling trees.
Great Western Railway told customers to avoid starting journeys today and said those who had already travelled should consider taking a return train 'as soon as possible'.
A yellow weather warning for rain is in effect from 12pm today until 3pm on Friday, with motorists warned to expect flooded roads and delays to local train and bus services across the south coast.