At least three schools have been forced to shut in Gloucestershire after water poured into buildings on Friday
Floodwaters have surged across vast areas of southern England following days of near-record rainfall, drenching millions and disrupting the tail end of summer. Town centres are submerged and schools shuttered due to the deluge, with further downpours predicted.
Additionally, Cook warned of potential localized urban flooding and rapid responses in some catchments, which may include property flooding and travel disruption while allaying fears by noting the current low risk of river flooding, reports the Mirror. Parts of the UK have been battered by relentless rain, resulting in extensive damage to vehicles and a high risk to properties due to severe flooding. Stoke-on-Trent has experienced mudslides that swallowed cars whole and has been further threatened by dramatic lightning strikes.
Local Councillor Louise O'Riordan responded emotionally to the crisis: "My heart is breaking for all of those residents and businesses affected by the unusually heavy rain today. I really don't know what I can do to help but please ask if you think I can."
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