Met Office Issued a Yellow Warning in Place for London, South-east, East of England and East Midlands With a Chance of Flooding

Yellow thunderstorm warnings are in effect for London and the southeast, the east of England, and the east Midlands until 3 p.m. on Thursday.

Torrential downpours have pounded portions of the UK.

There are many reasons to adore the monsoon season, but the main one is that it signals the end of the oppressive summer heat and offers some much-needed shade.

However, this wet weather may also create quite a bit of hardship, especially if you're not prepared in advance, from traffic accidents to power outages.

Storm warning issued; torrential rain hits areas in UK country

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Flooding has been anticipated to occur during heavy downpours, and forecasters have cautioned that 50mm (1.97in) of rain may fall quickly in some places, with one section of Essex receiving more than 25mm of rain in only one hour, as per The Guardian.

The Met Office has issued a warning about slick road conditions and potential road closures because of standing water.

The likelihood of power outages, hail, and lightning strikes in certain places are high.

The alerts follow a period of dry weather during which drought conditions were proclaimed in parts of England, resulting in parched grass and struggling crops, dried-up streams, and low levels in rivers, reservoirs, and aquifers.

Only 46% of the average monthly rainfall for August had fallen in the entire United Kingdom as of Wednesday.

They have transitioned a hot and dry regime to one in which rain is in the forecast, according to Met Office spokeswoman Grahame Madge.

The downpours will cause this month's rainfall totals to catch up a little bit, but the entire UK will still see a dry August, he predicted.

Swimmers are being advised to avoid beaches along the English coast because of an increased danger of sewage and pollution at numerous sites.

 The Met Office recommends that people who live in flood-prone areas prepare a bag with water, their insurance information, and any other necessary items so they can leave their homes quickly if necessary.

However, scientists caution that the climate issue is increasing the likelihood of weather extremes, such as heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rain events which can cause flash floods.

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Safety tips during the rainy season

There are certain quick yet highly effective safety recommendations during the rainy season that we have to follow if we want to truly enjoy this time of year without experiencing any unfavorable situations, as per Zameen Blog.

The majority of wires are still active while raining and touching them might be fatal.

Stay as far away as you can if you find these wires lying in a puddle of water after it has rained since walking in it could electrocute you.

Avoiding standing water on the road is one of the most important precautions to take during the rainy season.

These swimming pools may appear to be clean on the surface, but they contain a lot of germs that can cause a variety of viral illnesses and fungal infections.

You should think about utilizing electronic mosquito repellents or burning mosquito coils to ward off the insects because mosquitoes deposit their eggs in stagnant water pools.

Be careful when riding a motorcycle while it's raining because they tend to slip and tumble rather readily on wet roads, and during the monsoon season, traffic accidents are quite common.

Watch out for bikers if you're driving a car.

Throughout the monsoon season, having an umbrella on hand is essential. This behavior will not only prevent you from becoming sick, but it will also help you save your priceless possessions from getting soaked during rainfall.

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