Storms flood homes across England and Wales after heatwaves

Dozens of homes were damaged by flood water after thunderstorms followed five heatwaves, with 40 flood alerts issued across England and Wales, which had been declared in drought. The Met Office warned thundery showers could bring 75mm of rain in 12 hours, with a yellow thunderstorm warning in place until 10pm Thursday. The Environment Agency said 71.3% of England remains in drought, with 34% of August rainfall was 34% of expected rainfall. The Environment Agency said 60mm of rainfall in the last 12 hours, with 32 properties flooded in Birmingham, with 60mm of rainfall in the last 12 hours, with 60mm of rainfall in the last 12 hours.