Flood alerts in place across the country after night of torrential rain

Several flood alerts are in place across the country after a night of heavy rain.

Parts of the UK have continued to be battered by Storm Claudio, which has brought downpours and blustery winds.

There are reports of rush hour problems, especially around London, where standing water has made some roads unpassable.

A weather warning for rain remains in place for England’s south coast until mid-afternoon.

As of 7.30am, there are 21 separate flood alerts active for parts of the capital, coastal towns and areas near swollen rivers.

One severe flood warning is place for the village of Buxted in Sussex, where nearly a month’s worth of rain fell in the early hours of this morning.

The Environment Agency has warned the River Uck ‘is high and rising’ and that flooding will ‘affect fields, rural roads, gardens and riverside properties’.

More rain is expected throughout this morning but it’s hoped the river will begin to recede as things become drier this afternoon.

Other warnings for areas around the Esk, Brathay, Rothay, Winster and Wye rivers have been stood down despite flood fears overnight. 

Cars were trapped in high water after flash flooding inundated the A41 Hendon Way in North London last night.

The Met Office has also warned of strong winds across the north coast of Scotland.

Conditions are expected to improve as the day wears on but some will see more rain this morning.

A Met Office spokesperson said heavy outbreaks are expected across southeast England and East Anglia early doors. 

There’s sunshine and showers elsewhere, with a chance of thunder in the south west.

It’s generally going to be a less windy days but forecasters says some gale force gusts are still expected in coastal areas.

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