Shocking pictures show UK city underwater after torrential rain causes flash floods
Heavy rainfall disrupted travel in parts of the UK on Wednesday, with more wet weather on the way.
A popular UK city was left completely submerged in the water after heavy rain caused flash flooding in several parts of the country.
Edinburgh Council was forced to close one of its famous gardens after pictures showed parts of it covered in water.
Heavy rainfall disrupted travel in parts of the UK on Wednesday, with more wet weather on the way.
Some measurement sites in the Midlands - at Wellesbourne and Coleshill - recorded close to a month’s rain in a 30-hour period.
In southern England, train services between Bedford and Bletchley were cancelled following flooding on the tracks.
West Princess Street Gardens and Inch Park have been closed by Edinburgh Council until further notice.
Images posted by the council show the path in Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens submerged in water.
Locals have been urged to take caution as the Water of Leith has burst its banks in some areas.
Flood gates at Baird Drive and Rocheid Colonies are being closed with localised flooding reported in Stockbridge, Rocheid path, Bonnington, Katesmill, and Bogsmill.
Due to flooding both West Princes Street Gardens and Inch Park are closed until further notice.
— The City of Edinburgh Council (@Edinburgh_CC) May 23, 2024
A @metoffice yellow weather warning for rain is in place covering Edinburgh until the early hours of Friday morning ⚠️
Latest forecast here: https://t.co/GnU3nwfyIG pic.twitter.com/yFyjZUG8mu
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The Council wrote on Thursday: "Due to flooding both West Princes Street Gardens and Inch Park are closed until further notice.
A Met Office yellow weather warning for rain is in place covering Edinburgh until the early hours of Friday morning."
Most parts of Britain will see light rain throughout Sunday afternoon and into Monday. Heavy rain is expected to strike early on Tuesday morning before easing off by 7pm.
The Met Office said: "Rain pushing northeast on Sunday, with heavy thundery showers for some. Heavy showers in the northeast on Monday, but drier in the southwest. Remaining unsettled into Tuesday."