The Met Office has also warned that fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life. Additionally, yellow Met Office weather warnings are in force for north-west England, south-west Scotland, parts of the Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber until 23:59 on Monday.

A “DANGER to life” amber weather warning has been issued for the UK – with flooding and heavy rain set to batter the country. Brave Brits have been spotted battling the elements

The Met Office has issued a series of weather warnings - including an amber one - for heavy rain. The amber warning is in south Wales, with the weather agency warning of possible fast flowing or deep floodwater "which may cause a danger to life".

The Met Office's deputy chief meteorologist Steven Keates said: "A deepening area of low pressure will approach the UK from the south-west later on Monday, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds, which are likely to affect the UK between late Monday and early Wednesday.

HEAVY snow has hit parts of Britain this morning as temperatures nose dive. The situation doesn’t get much better for the start of the working week with a month’s worth of rain is set to fall in

The Met Office’s Steven Keates further elaborated on the situation, saying, ‘A deepening area of low pressure will approach the UK from the southwest later on Monday, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds, which are likely to affect the UK between late Monday and early Wednesday.