London weather forecast: A month's rain falls in hours in parts of UK as floods hit capital

A month’s worth of rainfall was set to fall in just a few hours in parts of the UK today, forecasters said, as flooding hit parts of London amid torrential downpours.

A Tube station, a bridge and a major road were all forced to close in the capital on Monday as a “danger to life” warning was issued.

The amber weather warning was issued by the Met Office for London and the south-east until 11pm.

Experts said homes and businesses were "likely to be flooded" and warned of the possibility of power cuts, while disruption was expected to major roads and transport.

Regent’s Part station, on the Bakerloo line, was forced to temporarily close due to flooding during the evening rush hour, while part of the North Circular became flooded in north-east London and Kingston Bridge was forced to close, causing severe delays in the area.

Both Surrey Police and Kent Police tweeted that the wet weather had caused a number of collisions.

Met Office meteorologist Luke Miall told the Standard: “We have an amber rain warning in force for London and the south-east through this evening with heavy rain expected to continue through the night.

“We’re expecting 50 to 60mm – a month’s worth in terms of the amount of rain that usually falls in June – in four to six hours.

“That will cause some flooding and difficult travelling conditions, with a broader yellow warning affecting eastern and south-eastern parts and in the south-west and Wales

Tourists in the rain on the promenade in Eastbourne, Sussex
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“The treacherous conditions will push north and east from tomorrow right through until Thursday, with a yellow warning in place for eastern parts until Thursday, so expect further heavy downpours in England and Wales.

“By the end of the week it will be a little bit quieter with a little bit more sunshine around.”

A man is reflected in the wet pavement outside the Old Bailey, London following a rain shower
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Heavy rain will push north and eastwards up the country from Tuesday, with up to 80mm possible across high ground in the northeast by Wednesday.

A yellow severe weather warning for rain remains in place until Thursday, and affected areas could see local flooding and disruption to transport.

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