Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Parts of the UK remain under flood warnings following severe rainfall on Sunday and Monday, which caused widespread chaos. Roads, schools, and rail services were affected, with many commuters stranded and transport systems overwhelmed. The heavy rain coincided with the autumn equinox, leading the Met Office to issue warnings of further flooding.
The Environment Agency placed 32 flood warnings and 94 alerts across affected areas. On Monday, amber and yellow weather warnings were in place for much of England and Wales, leading to the closure of several schools that are expected to remain shut on Tuesday. Key Road Closures: Commuters and Travel Disruptions: Roads were not the only area hit.
Commuters faced major disruptions as rail services across the country were affected. Flooding between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central disrupted Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services. Other Rail Affected Areas Include: Train services into London were disrupted on Tuesday morning due to flooding, which impacted the national rail network.
Flooding between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central was expected to disrupt Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services until 1pm, with numerous services canceled or delayed. A number of trains into Euston were also affected amid the ongoing travel chaos. Meanwhile, London Northwestern Railway’s Marston Vale line , operating between Bedford and Bletchley, is suspended until September 30 following the severe weather.
Flight Disruptions: The flooding may be the cause behind air travel issues at London Heathrow , where 24 flights were canceled and 88 flights delayed . Weather Warnings Continue: A fresh yellow weather warning for Thursday has been issued, covering an area from Nottinghamshire to Northumberland . Heavy rain and strong winds are expected, with the possibility of further flooding.
Flooding has already damaged homes, and National Highways reported closures across key routes, including: While Tube and Overground trains have resumed normal service, severe delays persist on the Elizabeth Line due to a signal failure. Despite some recovery in public transport, continued warnings signal that disruptions may last throughout the week..
