Ibtisam Posted July 20, 2007 Torrential rain sweeps across UK Flooding has affected Maidenhead in Berkshire badly. Torrential rain is sweeping across the UK, with flash floods leaving some homes waterlogged and schools closed. The band of severe weather has hit southern and central England and Wales, and will move north to reach Scotland and Northern Ireland over the weekend. Rain is falling at up to 18mm (0.7in) an hour and some areas could see levels reach 100mm (3.9in) in 24 hours. The Environment Agency has two flood warnings, and the Met Office has severe weather warnings for England and Wales. A National Trust property, Basildon Park, in the west of the county has been closed because shops and the car park are flooded. Five people have been reported trapped by flash flooding on the first floor of a building in Barry, south Wales, where members of the public have requested sandbags and a fire service dinghy has been sent. Roads flooded BBC weather forecaster Rob McElwee said most counties west of London, and as far north as Manchester, were affected. Wet weather will spread across the country over the weekend He said: "The whole lot will move slowly northwards and during Saturday it will be trying to cover Scotland and Northern Ireland." Residents evacuated The Met Office's severe weather warnings are for the whole of England and Wales on Friday and Saturday. Residents have been evacuated from villages in North Yorkshire after Skeeby Beck burst its banks. Up to 25 fire crews have been dispatched, but North Yorkshire Police have said that flooding has "subsided significantly". School holidays People across the country have been told the weather could lead to flooding and cause disruption to outdoor events and transport networks. My God, I have never seen so much rain, I think I might just sleep at my work place if continues raining like this! :eek: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Lily- Posted July 20, 2007 ^^I think it's quiet cool Xanthus, get out there and enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted July 20, 2007 ^^lol^ I'm scared of the lightening and thunder. If it as back home, I would've run out, because rain smells so good. At the moment I'm enjoying watching from my window while people run for cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted July 20, 2007 Nice and sunny now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted July 20, 2007 Xanthus, Its July. What did you expect? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted July 23, 2007 ^^A bit of sun! and less rain....Is that much to ask for??... Same time last year we were 3shades darker and in the parks!. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted July 23, 2007 I'm glad you are all fine ......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
