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Flash flooding risk as heavy rain hits UK

Flash flooding risk as heavy rain hits UK
BBC Science Thursday 20 August 2026, 14:54 UTC 1 min read
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Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large parts of the UK.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large parts of the UK.
UK Heavy (ORG) UK (LOCATION)
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