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Britain today faced flash floods as forecasters warned of more than three inches of rain and a 'danger to life'.
Thunderstorms and torrential downpours swept across much of the country today with the Met Office warning the rain could be so heavy that it might spark power cuts and leave some communities cut off.
Many areas of northern England and Scotland were under a 'yellow' weather warning this afternoon and evening with a more severe 'amber' warning in place for the Highlands amid fears over 'fast flowing or deep floodwater'.
Up to 3.1in (80mm) is expected to fall in the worst-hit areas and heavy showers will continue throughout this week, but meteorologists added that sunny spells will break through the gloom at times.
Pedestrians jump over a puddle as they try to cross the road during heavy rain in Central London this afternoon
People stand under an umbrella as they are caught in torrential downpours on Whitehall in Westminster today
Pedestrians are caught in heavy downpours in Westminster today after much of the UK was placed under a weather warning
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has imposed 15 flood alerts for areas including
