'Worst I've seen in 20 years': Heavy storms cause flash flooding and disruption across parts of England

10 May 2023, 00:01 | Updated: 10 May 2023, 06:14

By Kieran Kelly

@kellyjourno

Heavy storms caused flash flooding and significant disruption across parts of the UK on Tuesday.

A number of people were evacuated from their homes in Somerset, according to reports.

In one village, North Cadbury, some 18 properties became overwhelmed with water after heavy rainfall.

Meanwhile, in Devon, residents described seeing "torrential" rain, also causing flash flooding.

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A number of weather warnings were put in place by the Met Office, including for the south and south west, East Anglia and parts of the Midlands until 10pm on Tuesday.

One resident in Somerset described the heavy rainfall as "the worst we've seen in 20 years here in Somerset".

Rail services in part of Hampshire have been halted after a landslip caused by the heavy rain.

All lines are affected between Basingstoke and Winchester as a result of the landslide near Wallers Ash.

South Western Railway said services on the line would be cancelled, delayed or revised.

"Showers over the next few days could be heavy with the risk of thunder and hail," Met Office meteorologist Clare Nasir said, according to the BBC.

"In fact, through Tuesday evening there is a warning for thunderstorms across the south east.

"So you could run into some heavy bursts through the next few hours before that risk eases."