Brits are being warned of flash floods, thunderstorms and lightning this week as the latest blistering heatwave comes to a spectacular end.
The latest heatwave has scorched Britain but now heavy rainfall is set to fall on dry land, leading to heavy surface run-off as the parched earth is unable to absord the water. Forecasters warn intense thunderstorms will spark flash floods across the country.
Several days of heavy rain, thunder and lightning are expected to cause further weather-related chaos this week as the emergency services turn their attention from grappling with burning wildfires to tackling the predicted flooding.
