An amber weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK(Image: PA)

Met Office issues 'danger to life' amber weather warning as six areas on alert

The Met Office has warned Brits in affected areas that 'fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life' as well as flooding and damage to homes and businesses

by · The Mirror

A "danger to life" amber weather warning has been issued for a large area of the UK, with residents warned homes and businesses are likely to be flooded or damaged.

Persistent rain across parts of southern and southwestern Scotland will be particularly heavy at times during Sunday, before easing from the north by the end of the day, the forecaster said. The majority of the area will face as much as 50-70 mm of rain, while parts of the Galloway Hills and other areas of the Southern Uplands could see 110-130 mm of rain. "Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life," the Met Office warned.

Regions and local authorities affected

SW Scotland, Lothian Borders

  • Dumfries and Galloway
  • Scottish Borders

Strathclyde

  • East Ayrshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire
  • South Lanarkshire

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