Storm Benjamin to batter the UK with heavy rain and winds

Wet and windy conditions expected in southern England, the East Midlands, parts of Wales and Yorkshire

Storm Benjamin is set to batter the UK with heavy downpours and winds of more than 70mph this week, forecasters have said.

The Met Office has released three yellow weather warnings over possible disruption, flooding, power cuts and damage to buildings in a number of areas on Thursday from the storm, which has been named by Meteo France.