Flood alerts have been issued across large parts of the UK as heavy rain moves in from the west on Monday. South-west Scotland experienced heavy downpours on Sunday night, with the wet weather expected to persist throughout Monday. Drivers have been warned that conditions may be difficult and journeys could take longer than usual.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain until 9pm on Monday, covering south-west and parts of central Scotland. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has seven flood alerts in place, warning of potential localised flooding impacts, including flooding to low-lying land, roads, properties and disruption to travel.
The Met Office said flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely, with bus and train services potentially affected. It added: “An area of rain will move steadily east across the area during Monday, turning heavy at times during the morning. Whilst the rain may ease for a time during the afternoon across southern Scotland, another pulse of heavy rain is possible here during the evening, with all rain eventually clearing by late Monday.”
Other parts of the UK will also see heavy rain on Monday, with a more serious amber warning in place in south Wales. Nearly a month’s worth of rain is forecast for parts of Wales. The Met Office’s amber warning runs from midnight on Sunday through to 9pm on Monday, warning that heavy rain could trigger fast flowing or deep floodwater, causing a danger to life.
Yellow rain warnings are also in force in parts of south-west and north-west England, as well as central and northern parts of Wales, until 3am on Tuesday. The Met Office said Monday could be “a significant event for many” and its impact will likely be greater because the ground is already saturated.
