Torrential rain caused flash floods and brought transport chaos on Friday as the Met Office issued severe weather warnings for vast swathes of the country. Forecasters said the downpours could dump up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) of rain in less than 24 hours in some areas, with central and southern England and Wales the worst affected.Officials warned that roads would become treacherous while numerous train services were hit by delays and cancellations. The problems come with many people expected to travel at the start of the school holidays this weekend.
"We are talking about a major rainfall event," said Keith Groves, the Met Office's head of forecasting. "When you get such heavy rainfall in such a short time there is a greater risk of flooding."
The Highways Agency warned drivers to take extra care, and advised any motorists to check the weather forecasts before heading out. Some roads, including parts of motorways, have been closed because of flooding.
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