MILLIONS of Brits face journey bedlam on Monday as 18-hours of torrential downpours threaten to chop off main routes.
The Met Workplace concern as much as 1.5 inches may fall in some areas which may shut roads and go away communities marooned.
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The approaching deluge has triggered two yellow warnings for rain throughout the South East and South West of England this weekend.
South London, Kent, Dover and Hastings are lined by one of many alerts, in place from 3pm on Sunday till 9am on Monday.
Exeter, Devon and Plymouth have additionally had a warning issued from 6am to 6pm on Sunday.
The Surroundings Company had issued 62 flood warnings and 168 flood alerts in England by Saturday night.
The Met Workplace’s Greg Dewhurst warned of an “unsettled” day as an space of low stress strikes throughout the south of the UK on Sunday and into Monday.
He added: “It is going to deliver some heavy rain and a few sturdy winds as properly.
“This rain is falling on saturated floor and will result in some localised flooding issues.
“Take care in case you are travelling via the day on Sunday throughout southern counties.”
Sunday’s temperatures are set to succeed in round 7C-9C and there ought to be usually gentle winds however it would really feel chillier.
Temperatures plunged to minus 6C on Friday evening leaving a lot of the nation waking as much as freezing situations with “patchy mist and fog in locations”.
Chilly situations settled in from the north leaving frost on the bottom – with early risers compelled to de-ice their vehicles as a result of chilly blast.
What to do when the highway is flooded
If the highway is flooded, flip round and discover one other route
The primary reason for loss of life throughout flooding is driving via flood water, so the most secure recommendation is flip round, don’t drown.
Though the water could seem shallow, simply 12 inches (30cm) of transferring water can float your automobile, doubtlessly taking it to deeper water from which you’ll want rescuing.
Flood water additionally accommodates hidden hazards which might injury your automobile, and simply an egg-cupful of water sucked into your automobile’s engine will result in extreme injury.
