Half a month’s rainfall could hit UK in next 24 hours, says Met Office

Yellow rain and thunderstorm warnings in place in Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of England

Half a month's rainfall could hit the UK in the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on Sunday, issuing weather warnings across the country.

Yellow weather warnings for rain and thunderstorms were in place in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north and south-west of England until 10pm on Sunday, with more warnings coming into force in other areas on Monday.