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UK weather: Severe flooding leaves cars trapped on roads & forces schools to close – with even more downpours to come

SEVERE flooding has left cars trapped on roads – sparking major travel chaos with even more downpours to come.

The M5 is closed near Bristol. causing major delays for motorists this morning.

a bmw is stuck in a flooded area
A flooded car
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The Met Office said: “Heavy rain will bring the potential for some flooding and disruption to transport

“There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.

“There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

“Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services.

“Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

“There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads.

“There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.”

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