Rain, Rain Go Away!

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None stop, torrential rain and 70mph winds have been causing havoc on the roads and widespread flooding across the UK. Ten people have been rescued from their flooded homes in Merseyside by firefighters using inflatable rafts.

Take a look at this interactive flood map!

There are 41 flood warnings and 164 alerts in England and Wales, and flood alerts in nine areas of Scotland. Northern Ireland is also set to be hit.

So, What's Causing it?

An area of low pressure is to blame, bringing disruptive heavy rain and strong winds to the UK.

Alex Deakin explains the meteorology behind the stormy weather.