Flooding and Lightning Across Britain and Scotland
Heavy rain has caused flooding across parts of Nottinghamshire. About 2.6in (68mm) of rain fell in the space of 30 minutes on Tuesday evening, causing disruption to roads and public transport services. Many homes have been damaged and flood warnings were in place on the River Leen in Bulwell, following the thunderstorms.
Lightning damaged several buildings including a historic church near Bury, Greater Manchester. Lightning also damaged a signalling system in Manchester Piccadilly station.
Lightning strikes affecting signals disrupted train services in Scotland.
Flash flooding affected several roads in south Worcestershire.
However heavy rains have ended the three-week heatwave in the UK.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rains across England, Wales and Scotland.
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