Severe weather warnings have been issued across the UK due to expected torrential rain and potential flooding, particularly in Cumbria and parts of South West Scotland. Residents are urged to prepare ‘flood kits’ as the Met Office forecasts up to 200mm of rain in some areas, with travel disruptions already reported, including road closures and speed restrictions on rail services. Communities may face isolation due to flooded roads, and threats to life from fast-flowing rivers are anticipated. The southern UK will experience drier weather, contrasting sharply with the conditions in the north.
