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23/08/2010
Heavy Rain Hits Britain
Parts of Britain have been hit by torrential rain and gale force winds, and more rain is believed to be on its way after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning.
Up to 4cm (1.5in) of rain fell overnight in areas of southern England with 40mph winds.
Hampshire got the worst of the downpour, however Plymouth and Devon also saw similar conditions.
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for the Thames area.
The Met Office predicted rainfall of up to 5cm (2in) in isolated areas.
The rain is also expected to spread to Scotland and Northern Ireland over the coming week.
(CD/GK)
Up to 4cm (1.5in) of rain fell overnight in areas of southern England with 40mph winds.
Hampshire got the worst of the downpour, however Plymouth and Devon also saw similar conditions.
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for the Thames area.
The Met Office predicted rainfall of up to 5cm (2in) in isolated areas.
The rain is also expected to spread to Scotland and Northern Ireland over the coming week.
(CD/GK)
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