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  1. In pictures: Flooded England

    We can now bring you some more pictures from southern and central England, areas where the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for rain until 21:00 tonight.

    A tractor a vehicle stuck in flood water in Grendon, Northamptonshire. Photo: 23 September 2024PA Media

    In the village of Grendon, Northamptonshire, a tractor was used to pull a vehicle stuck in floodwater

    A car splashes through surface water in London after heavy rain. Photo: 23 September 2024Reuters

    In parts of London, some roads were flooded after heavy rain overnight into Monday

    A man abandons his shoes in Willersley village, Gloucestershire, as he walks his dog. Photo: 23 September 2024PA Media

    One man abandoned his shoes in the village of Willersley, Gloucestershire, as he walked his dog

  2. 'It was unbelievable'

    A man sweeps surface water away from a flooded gardenPA Media

    Neighbours have been helping Jon Sayles after his home in Grendon flooded last night

    Staying in Grendon, Northamptonshire, neighbours are helping clear water and debris from Jon Sayle's home which flooded after "two feet" seeped in overnight.

    Water started coming into Sayle's home through the back of the house from about 21:00 BST last night.

    Sayle says he now electrical problems, adding: "The sockets don't work, the fridge isn't working and there's damage to the carpet and settees."

    Sayles says he went to bed early, as he wanted to have an early night, and a neighbour called him to explain what was happening.

    "I went to have a look and saw the water," he tells PA news agency.

    "It was unbelievable."

    A neighbour sluice away mud and water left by the floodsPA Media

  3. Northampton home floods

    Tim Maher in his flooded house in Grendon, NorthamptonshirePA Media

    Tim Maher says at least eight houses on his road in Grendon were affected

    Tim Maher and his partner Carol Findon, from Grendon, Northamptonshire, saw their two-storey home partially submerged overnight with more than a foot (30cm) water.

    "I decided to drive down to the bridge and saw the water breaking the banks and coming down the road towards me," Maher tells PA news agency.

    "I quickly turned around, drove home and put up a flood barrier we've got up against the door. It kept out a lot of the water but we've had about an inch overnight.

    "We've had some damage to the carpets, settees and other furniture. The most difficult bit will be drying out the structure.

    "We haven't had much sleep and at least eight houses on our road have been impacted. It would be nice to get a permanent solution to this problem."

  4. Rain at Labour's conference as Reeves seeks to strike sunnier tone

    Those arriving for Rachel Reeves' speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool pulled out the umbrellas to avoid getting soggy.

    The chancellor is just about to speak - you can follow it all in our other live page.

    Labour party delegates make their way to the conference hall in Liverpool in a shower of rainEPA

  5. What's the weather forecast near me?

    Check the forecast wherever you are on BBC Weather.

    You can also download the BBC Weather app on your phone, so you can check whether you definitely need a brolly or can just about get away with shorts...

  6. Road in Bedford looks more like a river

    Nicky Schiller
    Reporting from Marston Moretaine

    The A421 between Milton Keynes and Bedford is closed due to flooding.

    The A421 between Milton Keynes and Bedford is closed due to flooding

    I've just arrived in the Bedfordshire village of Marston Moretaine where the A421, the main road between Bedford and Milton Keynes, has been closed because of flooding.

    The road looks more like a river.

    From my vantage point on a bridge over the road I can see a submerged car with what looks like its boot open, which shows just how deep the water is in this spot.

    People have been coming to look at the impact of floods, with one man telling me he had to see it with his own eyes.

    As well as the road, the rail line from from Bedford to Bletchley has been shut as a result of floods.

  7. In pictures: Drivers and cyclists impacted by heavy rain

    Following on from the AA's travel guidance, we can now bring you some pictures of the impact of heavy rainfall and subsequent floods in parts of England this morning.

    Some people were forced to abandon their vehicles on the street as heavy rain caused roads to flood, as we reported a little earlier, the London Fire Brigade showed a vehicle stranded in floodwater overnight in Wallington, near Croydon in south London.

    A van splashes through flood water on Hardwater Road near WellingboroughPA Media

    In Wellingborough, central England, heavy rain led to floodwater impacting drivers during their morning commute

    Cars drive through surface water in Willersey village, Gloucestershire.PA Media
    Heavy rain combined with the rising level of the River Thames over spilled onto roads in West LondonReuters

    In west London, a cyclist made her way through roads filled with floodwater

  8. AA: 'Reduce speed, check before you travel'

    The AA is advising drivers to take extra care before travelling today, particularly during rush hours. They also urge drivers to avoid roads that dip significantly, where water is likely to pool and flood.

    Chris Wood, from the AA, says driving conditions can "quickly deteriorate" during very heavy rainfall, with drains becoming swamped or blocked.

    He adds that standing water on the road can cause problems such as surface spray, reduced visibility and potentially leading to flooding.

    “Reduce speed and leave more space between yourself and other vehicles," Wood says, adding that places where roads dip like under railway bridges are more likely to flood.

    "If the road ahead is flooded, don’t chance it – floodwater can be deceptively deep so turn around and find another route."

  9. Where are the weather warnings?

    Matt Taylor
    BBC Weather

    The Met Office has updated its rainfall warnings this morning.

    The area covered by the amber warning has been moved southwards, to cover much of central-southern England, as is valid until 21:00 BST today.

    Meanwhile, the lesser yellow warning covers a much wider area across England and is valid until just before midnight.

    In both areas, rainfall amounts will be highly variable, but there could be a few places within both that see between one and two months worth of rain before the day is through.

    High impacts from flooding and disruption are most likely in the amber area.

    Weather warning graphics

  11. AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle United match called off over floods

    Tomorrow night's football match between AFC Wimbledon and Newcastle has been postponed after "extensive" floods, AFC Wimbledon says.

    In a statement, the club says they "regret to inform supporters that due to extensive overnight flooding of the River Wandle and surrounding areas, including at our Cherry Red Records Stadium, Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup third-round fixture against Newcastle United has been postponed".

    AFC Wimbledon's stadium, the club adds, will be closed until further notice.

  12. A month’s worth of rain for some since midnight

    Matt Taylor
    BBC Weather

    My drive from Buckinghamshire to London at 03:00 this morning was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced, in terms of weather conditions at least.

    Unsurprisingly it’s this area that has seen some of the highest rainfall totals so far today, and some of the biggest impacts.

    Around a month’s worth of rain has already fallen for some since midnight.

    For my journey, the combination of flooded roads and exceptionally poor visibility during the heavier downpours made it a very unpleasant and hazardous experience, and it’s these sort of conditions that some in the warning-covered areas will continue to face today.

    Rainfall to 9am

  13. Car submerged in floodwater overnight in south London

    We've just had this photo come in from the London Fire Brigade, which shows a vehicle stranded in floodwater overnight in Wallington, near Croydon in south London:

    A car partially submerged in a large amount of floodwater on a dark streetLFB

    "If you're out on the roads today, please do not drive through floodwater," is the fire brigade's guidance on X.

    "A foot of moving water at just 6mph is enough to float a car."

  14. What's in store for Monday's weather?

    A person cycles through floodwater as heavy rain combines with the overtopping of the river bank of the tidal River Thames on a road in west London, Britain, September 23, 2024.Reuters

    We can now bring you some of the latest guidance from the Met Office and Environment Agency.

    • Parts of England and Wales brace for heavy rain, with yellow weather warnings in place across both UK nations, according to the Met Office
    • An amber warning was issued across England's west and south-west, the area covered by the warning stretches from Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire, through Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and parts of Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire
    • The amber warning for rain is in place until 21:00 BST across parts of central England, where more than a month's worth of rain is expected to fall on Monday
    • Between 100 and 120mm of rain could fall on the worst affected areas, with further flooding and disruption likely
    • Places where flooding is expected include areas of Leighton Buzzard and Luton in Bedfordshire, Atherstone in Warwickshire and parts of London, the Environment Agency says

  15. Flood warnings across England and parts of Wales

    Homes are flooded on Woolgrove Road along the River Purwell in HitchinPA Media

    Good morning and welcome to our live coverage, as an amber flood warning has been issued covering parts of central and southern England due to heavy rainfall.

    Today, an additional yellow warning is in place across large parts of England and Wales.

    The Met Office says up to a month's worth of rain could fall in central England, with further flooding and disruption likely.

    We'll be bringing you the latest updates on weather alerts and warnings, including any travel disruptions, as soon as we have it.

    Stick with us.