Heavy rain to hit parts of UK over weekend as flooding risks remain

Met Office says new band of ‘heavy and thundery rain’ to sweep north through southern and central England and Wales

Heavy rain is due to sweep across large parts of the UK this weekend, with many at risk of flooding.

A new band of “heavy and thundery rain” will arrive on the south coast on Saturday and move northwards overnight, affecting central and southern England and Wales, the Met Office said.