Weather warning issued as heavy and persistent rain could lead to flooding

Yellow weather warnings are in place as heavy rain could lead to flooding (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

A yellow weather warning has been issued as “heavy and persistent rain” could lead to flooding, the Met Office said.

The yellow Met Office warning covers parts of London and the south of the UK from 9am until 10pm on Thursday, and says heavy rain falling on saturated ground may lead to some surface water flooding.