UK hit with torrential rain, floods

Downpours sweep across much of Britain leaving widespread flooding. Some areas are expected to receive up to one month's rainfall in 24 hours. James Blake of Channel 4 Europe reports.

Torrential rain sweeping across much of Britain is bringing widespread flooding to homes and businesses in its wake.

Some areas are expected to receive up to one month’s rainfall in 24 hours. Farmers have been urged to move livestock from low-lying fields, summer concerts have been canceled and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone is facing a washout.


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