UK Faces Severe Flooding After Torrential Rainfall Causes Widespread Disruption

Over 100 flood alerts are in place, with significant travel disruptions and damage to homes reported across England.

• More than a month's worth of rain fell in just 24 hours, causing severe flooding and travel chaos in parts of England.
• The Environment Agency has issued 30 flood warnings and 86 alerts, with the worst-affected areas in southern and central England.
• Key roads, including the A421 in Bedfordshire and the A5 in Buckinghamshire, remain closed due to high water levels.
• Rail services are heavily disrupted, with major delays and cancellations affecting routes between London, the Midlands, and the North.
• A new yellow weather warning has been issued for northern England and the Midlands, predicting heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday.

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