The Met Office has issued an urgent thunderstorm warning for London and South East England starting from 12pm today, raising concerns about flash floods, power outages, and significant travel disruptions for millions across the region.
The 12-hour warning covers areas including Greater London, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, and Surrey. Forecasters predict that flooding and lightning strikes could severely disrupt train and bus services, with up to 30mm of rain expected to fall within just one hour. Some areas might experience as much as 40-50mm of rainfall in a span of two to three hours.
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