Much of the country is bracing for potential flooding nightmares as a month's worth of rain is set to fall today, with roads and underpasses left underwater and homes at risk

An amber weather warning is in force for millions of people, with more than a month's worth of rain set to fall in some areas. Forecasters are warning of lightning, potential flooding, difficult driving conditions and delays on public transport.

The Met Office has issued a warning of heavy rain for the West Midlands. It said that between one and two inches (30 to 50mm) could fall on Monday, much of it in a period of just six hours or fewer. The region-wide amber warning highlights a risk of flooding and travel disruption.

An amber warning is in place from 5am to 9pm, moving over Worcester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Hull. Some affected areas could see 100 to 120mm of rain and more warning could fol

Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for parts of England amid concerns that affected areas could see more than a month’s worth of rain falling on Monday.

An amber weather warning for heavy rain has come into force in parts of England, with the Met Office warning that affected areas could experience more than a month’s worth of rain falling on Monday. Thunder,

It will be the third of three consecutive days of weather warnings across the southern UK. A day of thunderstorms on Saturday has been followed by a yellow weather warning for rain on Sunday. Sunday marks the autumnal equinox - a biannual event in which the sun is exactly above the equator.