UK weather: yellow flood warning in place for parts of south-east England

Met Office says persistent rain could lead to flooding in an area stretching from West Sussex to Kent

A yellow weather warning of heavy rain causing potential flooding to homes is in place for large parts of south-east England, with rain predicted for much of the coming week.

The Met Office has warned that persistent heavy rain could lead to flooding of homes and businesses and affect public transport in an area stretching from Chichester in West Sussex to Canterbury in Kent.