UK braced for more downpours after Storm Henk causes major disruption

Met Office issues yellow warning for southern Britain saying another 50mm of rain could fall on already saturated ground

Parts of Britain battered by Storm Henk have been warned to brace themselves for yet more downpours on Thursday that could trigger another phase of flooding, travel disruption and power cuts.

The Met Office issued a yellow severe warning for a swath of southern Britain from Cornwall to East Anglia, including London, saying there was a chance of another 50mm of rain falling on already saturated ground, and there could also be hail and thunder. A cold weather alert has also been issued for the whole of England from Saturday by the UK Health Security Agency.