Flooding set to disrupt parts of UK as Met Office issues rain warning

The yellow rain warning is in place from 3am to 10am on Monday September 1.

The regions and local authorities affected are Dumfries and Galloway, the Scottish Borders, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire.

Some places could see 40-50mm of rain where showers are particularly heavy, with 15-30mm expected widely.

The forecaster said this amount of rain could bring surface water flooding for the morning rush hour and trigger travel disruption.

Bus and train services will probably be affected, while spray and flooding on roads will also likely to make journey times longer.

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Here is what the Met Office recommends:

• Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.
• Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
• Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning

Staying safe in flooding

1. Check the flood advice in your area to know when and where flooding will happen
2. Charge mobile phone devices
3. Park your car outside the flood zone
4. Prepare a flood kit to help you cope in the event of flooding to your home and business
5. Store valuables up high, including electrical devices, important documents and furniture
6. Turn off gas water and electricity supplies

If you are trapped in a building by floodwater, follow these simple instructions to keep you and your family safe:

• Go to the highest level in the building you are in
• Do not go into attic spaces to avoid being trapped by rising water
• Only go to a roof if necessary
• Call 999 and wait for help