Heavy rain caused flooding and road closures in Merseyside, prompting a yellow weather warning.

On October 16, heavy rain led to road closures and flooding across Merseyside, prompting a yellow weather warning from the Met Office. The Environment Agency forecasted rainfall of 10-20 mm, with some areas potentially receiving up to 80 mm. Flooding occurred on Valley Road in Kirkby, and transport services like Merseyrail were disrupted. Similar flood warnings were issued for multiple rivers in Wales, urging residents to prepare for potential property flooding.

October 16, 2024
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