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Flooding hits Birmingham as storm warnings cover much of England and Wales
- West Midlands Fire Service responded to "significant flooding" in Birmingham on Wednesday night after a flood warning was issued for the Perry Barr area due to rising river levels.
- Across Wales and much of England, two yellow thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Thursday from 5am until 10pm, with the Met Office warning of widespread disruption from heavy rain and hail.
- Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said the South East could see 30-40mm of rainfall and "fairly large hail between 1-2cm," while larger areas may receive over 75mm of rain through 12 hours.
- The Environment Agency has issued 22 flooding alerts across the Midlands and South East, indicating flooding is possible, while Birmingham City Council advised residents to "take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water."
- Conditions remain unsettled through the weekend with a mix of sunshine and showers, Snell said, as temperatures are expected to drop to 22 or 23C until Monday.
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Severe thunderstorms and up to 75 millimetres of rain could hit Britain, with meteorologists warning of flash floods and serious disruption.
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Thunderstorms to strike across England and Wales over next 48 hours with 'significant' heavy rain
Yellow warnings for thunderstorms have been issued for parts of England and Wales this week as warm and humid conditions bring a chance of heavy showers, thunderstorms and longer spells of rain. The Met Office has forecast "significant" rainfall and thunderstorms throughout today and tomorrow, following a prolonged period of insufficient rainfall - placing much of the UK in drought conditions.Many areas are expected to see continued warm and dry…
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Right
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- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
37% Left
L 37%
C 27%
R 36%
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