It is Britain’s worst weather since last winter as Storm Alex’s 63-hour, seven-inch rain deluge continues to batter the UK with flooding causing severe transport issues for thousands
Brits are being told to brace themselves for more intense storms as over 50 flood alerts were issued with parts of the country submerged.
An amber warning remains in place for some areas, with as much as 50mm of rain arriving over higher ground on Sunday.
Today’s London Marathon saw around 45,000 drenched runners brave heavy rain and high winds for the virtual 26.2-mile race.
Large parts of Buckinghamshire Golf Club, meanwhile, remain under water while roads in Somerset stayed closed this afternoon.
An Essex family had to be rescued by firefighters on Saturday after their car became trapped in floodwater in Billericay.
