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Covid: UK announces more than 10,000 daily cases for first time - BBC News

The UK has announced more than 10,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time since mass testing began.

There were 12,872 new cases, while a further 49 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19.

However, the government said a technical issue meant some cases this week were not recorded at the time so these were included in Saturday's data.

It comes after data released this week suggested infections may be increasing more slowly than in previous weeks.

This data was based on weekly testing among a sample of people in the community to get an idea of how many people in England have the virus at any time.

The government also closely watches the daily number of positive cases, as it provides the most up-to-date snapshot.

However, it published a cautionary message on its "data dashboard", explaining that the totals reported over the coming days would include some cases from the previous week, "increasing the number of cases reported".

A Department of Health spokesman said the issue did not affect people receiving test results, and all those who tested positive have been informed in the normal way.

The announcement of the apparent glitch in the daily count comes "at an awkward moment", according to BBC health editor Hugh Pym, "when there is intense scrutiny of daily Covid-19 data as ministers and health chiefs try to assess the rate of spread of the virus".

He added: "After criticism in recent months over the way total tests are counted, ministers and officials will now face more questions over the compilation of daily case data."

The daily total saw a significant rise from 4,044 on Monday to a then-high of 7,143 on Tuesday. However, over the next four days the daily total remained stable - varying between 6,914 and 7,108 - at a time when continued increases might have been expected.

And then came the big leap in numbers announced on Saturday, a far bigger day-on-day increase than at any time in the entire pandemic, which were announced five hours later than the usual time and were accompanied by the government explanation.

The figures announced on Saturday would also have been partially inflated by the fact that 264,979 tests were processed the previous day, the third highest there has been so far in a single 24-hour period.

Saturday's figure brings the total number of recorded cases in the UK to 480,017.

The increase in the UK is largely reflected across Europe.

  • On the same day, France recorded 16,972 new cases - a new daily high for the country
  • The Netherlands and Belgium respectively announced 3,967 and 3,175 new positive results, also new highs in both countries
  • Meanwhile, Russia, which has the biggest population in Europe, recorded 9,859 cases - its highest level since May

On Saturday tighter restrictions came into force in parts of northern England after a spike in coronavirus cases.

It is now illegal to meet people indoors from other households in the Liverpool City Region, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Warrington.

It means than a third of the UK is now under heightened restrictions.

They were also tightened up this week in Newcastle, Northumberland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham, as well as four areas of north Wales.

The new rules come as hundreds of Northumbria University students are self-isolating after testing positive for Covid.

Elsewhere, people arriving in the UK from Turkey and Poland now have to quarantine for two weeks.

The new rules - which also apply to the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba - came into force at 04:00 BST on Saturday.

After a steady decline since the first peak in April, confirmed coronavirus daily cases in the UK have been rising again since July, with the rate of growth increasing sharply from the end of August.

Sage, the body which advises the UK government, say it is still "highly likely" the epidemic is growing exponentially across the country.

Their latest R number estimate - indicating how fast the epidemic is growing or falling - rose to between 1.3 and 1.6.

But an Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey estimates there were 8,400 new cases per day in England in the week to 24 September - slightly down on the previous week's estimate of 9,600 daily cases.

The ONS's estimates of how much of the population is currently infected are based on testing a representative sample of people in households with or without symptoms.

It is different to the number published daily by the Department of Health. That records positive cases in people with potential Covid symptoms who request tests.

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2020-10-04 03:20:54Z
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Covid: UK announces more than 10,000 daily cases for first time - BBC News

The UK has announced more than 10,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time since mass testing began.

There were 12,872 new cases, while a further 49 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19.

However, the government said a technical issue meant some cases this week were not recorded at the time so these were included in Saturday's data.

It comes after data released this week suggested infections may be increasing more slowly than in previous weeks.

This data was based on weekly testing among a sample of people in the community to get an idea of how many people in England have the virus at any time.

The government also closely watches the daily number of positive cases, as it provides the most up-to-date snapshot.

However, it published a cautionary message on its "data dashboard", explaining that the totals reported over the coming days would include some cases from the previous week, "increasing the number of cases reported".

A Department of Health spokesman said the issue did not affect people receiving test results, and all those who tested positive have been informed in the normal way.

The announcement of the apparent glitch in the daily count comes "at an awkward moment", according to BBC health editor Hugh Pym, "when there is intense scrutiny of daily Covid-19 data as ministers and health chiefs try to assess the rate of spread of the virus".

He added: "After criticism in recent months over the way total tests are counted, ministers and officials will now face more questions over the compilation of daily case data."

The daily total saw a significant rise from 4,044 on Monday to a then-high of 7,143 on Tuesday. However, over the next four days the daily total remained stable - varying between 6,914 and 7,108 - at a time when continued increases might have been expected.

And then came the big leap in numbers announced on Saturday, a far bigger day-on-day increase than at any time in the entire pandemic, which were announced five hours later than the usual time and were accompanied by the government explanation.

The figures announced on Saturday would also have been partially inflated by the fact that 264,979 tests were processed the previous day, the third highest there has been so far in a single 24-hour period.

Saturday's figure brings the total number of recorded cases in the UK to 480,017.

The increase in the UK is largely reflected across Europe.

  • On the same day, France recorded 16,972 new cases - a new daily high for the country
  • The Netherlands and Belgium respectively announced 3,967 and 3,175 new positive results, also new highs in both countries
  • Meanwhile, Russia, which has the biggest population in Europe, recorded 9,859 cases - its highest level since May

On Saturday tighter restrictions came into force in parts of northern England after a spike in coronavirus cases.

It is now illegal to meet people indoors from other households in the Liverpool City Region, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Warrington.

It means than a third of the UK is now under heightened restrictions.

They were also tightened up this week in Newcastle, Northumberland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham, as well as four areas of north Wales.

The new rules come as hundreds of Northumbria University students are self-isolating after testing positive for Covid.

Elsewhere, people arriving in the UK from Turkey and Poland now have to quarantine for two weeks.

The new rules - which also apply to the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba - came into force at 04:00 BST on Saturday.

After a steady decline since the first peak in April, confirmed coronavirus daily cases in the UK have been rising again since July, with the rate of growth increasing sharply from the end of August.

Sage, the body which advises the UK government, say it is still "highly likely" the epidemic is growing exponentially across the country.

Their latest R number estimate - indicating how fast the epidemic is growing or falling - rose to between 1.3 and 1.6.

But an Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey estimates there were 8,400 new cases per day in England in the week to 24 September - slightly down on the previous week's estimate of 9,600 daily cases.

The ONS's estimates of how much of the population is currently infected are based on testing a representative sample of people in households with or without symptoms.

It is different to the number published daily by the Department of Health. That records positive cases in people with potential Covid symptoms who request tests.

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2020-10-04 02:14:32Z
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Covid: UK announces more than 10,000 daily cases for first time - BBC News

The UK has announced more than 10,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time since mass testing began.

There were 12,872 new cases, while a further 49 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19.

However, the government said a technical issue meant some cases this week were not recorded at the time so these were included in Saturday's data.

It comes after data released this week suggested infections may be increasing more slowly than in previous weeks.

This data was based on weekly testing among a sample of people in the community to get an idea of how many people in England have the virus at any time.

The government also closely watches the daily number of positive cases, as it provides the most up-to-date snapshot.

However, it published a cautionary message on its "data dashboard", explaining that the totals reported over the coming days would include some cases from the previous week, "increasing the number of cases reported".

A Department of Health spokesman said the issue did not affect people receiving test results, and all those who tested positive have been informed in the normal way.

The announcement of the apparent glitch in the daily count comes "at an awkward moment", according to BBC health editor Hugh Pym, "when there is intense scrutiny of daily Covid-19 data as ministers and health chiefs try to assess the rate of spread of the virus".

He added: "After criticism in recent months over the way total tests are counted, ministers and officials will now face more questions over the compilation of daily case data."

The daily total saw a significant rise from 4,044 on Monday to a then-high of 7,143 on Tuesday. However, over the next four days the daily total remained stable - varying between 6,914 and 7,108 - at a time when continued increases might have been expected.

And then came the big leap in numbers announced on Saturday, a far bigger day-on-day increase than at any time in the entire pandemic, which were announced five hours later than the usual time and were accompanied by the government explanation.

The figures announced on Saturday would also have been partially inflated by the fact that 264,979 tests were processed the previous day, the third highest there has been so far in a single 24-hour period.

Saturday's figure brings the total number of recorded cases in the UK to 480,017.

The increase in the UK is largely reflected across Europe.

  • On the same day, France recorded 16,972 new cases - a new daily high for the country
  • The Netherlands and Belgium respectively announced 3,967 and 3,175 new positive results, also new highs in both countries
  • Meanwhile, Russia, which has the biggest population in Europe, recorded 9,859 cases - its highest level since May

On Saturday tighter restrictions came into force in parts of northern England after a spike in coronavirus cases.

It is now illegal to meet people indoors from other households in the Liverpool City Region, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Warrington.

It means than a third of the UK is now under heightened restrictions.

They were also tightened up this week in Newcastle, Northumberland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham, as well as four areas of north Wales.

The new rules come as hundreds of Northumbria University students are self-isolating after testing positive for Covid.

Elsewhere, people arriving in the UK from Turkey and Poland now have to quarantine for two weeks.

The new rules - which also apply to the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba - came into force at 04:00 BST on Saturday.

After a steady decline since the first peak in April, confirmed coronavirus daily cases in the UK have been rising again since July, with the rate of growth increasing sharply from the end of August.

Sage, the body which advises the UK government, say it is still "highly likely" the epidemic is growing exponentially across the country.

Their latest R number estimate - indicating how fast the epidemic is growing or falling - rose to between 1.3 and 1.6.

But an Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey estimates there were 8,400 new cases per day in England in the week to 24 September - slightly down on the previous week's estimate of 9,600 daily cases.

The ONS's estimates of how much of the population is currently infected are based on testing a representative sample of people in households with or without symptoms.

It is different to the number published daily by the Department of Health. That records positive cases in people with potential Covid symptoms who request tests.

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2020-10-04 00:35:40Z
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Covid: UK announces more than 10,000 daily cases for first time - BBC News

The UK has announced more than 10,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time since mass testing began.

There were 12,872 new cases, while a further 49 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19.

However, the government said a technical issue meant some cases this week were not recorded at the time so these were included in Saturday's data.

It comes after data released this week suggested infections may be increasing more slowly than in previous weeks.

This data was based on weekly testing among a sample of people in the community to get an idea of how many people in England have the virus at any time.

The government also closely watches the daily number of positive cases, as it provides the most up-to-date snapshot.

However, it published a cautionary message on its "data dashboard", explaining that the totals reported over the coming days would include some cases from the previous week, "increasing the number of cases reported".

A Department of Health spokesman said the issue did not affect people receiving test results, and all those who tested positive have been informed in the normal way.

The announcement of the apparent glitch in the daily count comes "at an awkward moment", according to BBC health editor Hugh Pym, "when there is intense scrutiny of daily Covid-19 data as ministers and health chiefs try to assess the rate of spread of the virus".

He added: "After criticism in recent months over the way total tests are counted, ministers and officials will now face more questions over the compilation of daily case data."

The daily total saw a significant rise from 4,044 on Monday to a then-high of 7,143 on Tuesday. However, over the next four days the daily total remained stable - varying between 6,914 and 7,108 - at a time when continued increases might have been expected.

And then came the big leap in numbers announced on Saturday, a far bigger day-on-day increase than at any time in the entire pandemic, which were announced five hours later than the usual time and were accompanied by the government explanation.

The figures announced on Saturday would also have been partially inflated by the fact that 264,979 tests were processed the previous day, the third highest there has been so far in a single 24-hour period.

Saturday's figure brings the total number of recorded cases in the UK to 480,017.

The increase in the UK is largely reflected across Europe.

  • On the same day, France recorded 16,972 new cases - a new daily high for the country
  • The Netherlands and Belgium respectively announced 3,967 and 3,175 new positive results, also new highs in both countries
  • Meanwhile, Russia, which has the biggest population in Europe, recorded 9,859 cases - its highest level since May

On Saturday tighter restrictions came into force in parts of northern England after a spike in coronavirus cases.

It is now illegal to meet people indoors from other households in the Liverpool City Region, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Warrington.

It means than a third of the UK is now under heightened restrictions.

They were also tightened up this week in Newcastle, Northumberland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham, as well as four areas of north Wales.

The new rules come as hundreds of Northumbria University students are self-isolating after testing positive for Covid.

Elsewhere, people arriving in the UK from Turkey and Poland now have to quarantine for two weeks.

The new rules - which also apply to the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba - came into force at 04:00 BST on Saturday.

After a steady decline since the first peak in April, confirmed coronavirus daily cases in the UK have been rising again since July, with the rate of growth increasing sharply from the end of August.

Sage, the body which advises the UK government, say it is still "highly likely" the epidemic is growing exponentially across the country.

Their latest R number estimate - indicating how fast the epidemic is growing or falling - rose to between 1.3 and 1.6.

But an Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey estimates there were 8,400 new cases per day in England in the week to 24 September - slightly down on the previous week's estimate of 9,600 daily cases.

The ONS's estimates of how much of the population is currently infected are based on testing a representative sample of people in households with or without symptoms.

It is different to the number published daily by the Department of Health. That records positive cases in people with potential Covid symptoms who request tests.

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2020-10-04 00:14:26Z
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Burglar caught after leaving half-eaten peach at crime scene - Sky News

A burglar who left a half-eaten peach at a crime scene in Northumberland has been jailed after police forensics officers got a DNA match from it.

Arran Burton broke into the Ashington home on 9 October last year.

While there, he grabbed a peach from the homeowner's fruit bowl and helped himself to chocolates and sweets before leaving.

The 27-year-old left behind the partially-eaten peach.

It was while scanning the home for evidence that police officers found the half-eaten fruit and alerted the forensics team who were able to obtain a DNA match.

Burton pled guilty at Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday.

He faces 876 days in prison and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £181.

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Detective Sergeant Dave Boon from Northumbria Police praised the forensic specialists for their work which led to Burton's arrest.

He said: "The DNA work by the forensics team on this case has been fantastic.

"Their meticulous efforts have helped convict a burglar and made the local community safer.

"Their fruitful endeavours mean Arran Burton will now have plenty of time on his hands to think about his actions."

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UK weather: More heavy rain to hit parts of UK amid 'downright dangerous' road conditions - Sky News

Further heavy rain is expected across large parts of the UK overnight after weather warnings resulted in flash flooding for many.

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning that lasts until midday on Sunday, which stretches from the South West, through the North and into eastern Scotland.

A separate, more severe amber warning has also been extended to midday on Sunday for the South West, Midlands and Wales, which says there is a "good chance of some communities being cut off by flooded roads".

Both warn homes and businesses could be flooded, with "fast-flowing" and "deep" flood water causing damage to properties and possibly putting lives at risk.

Between 15 and 25mm of rain is expected across Northern Ireland into Sunday, with 30 to 50mm possible on higher ground.

Saturday weather forecast
Image: There are amber and yellow warnings for much of the country on Saturday and Sunday. Met Office pic

Large parts of the UK already suffered heavy rain on Saturday, causing traffic disruption and flood damage for some.

There are currently four flood warnings in England - two in north Devon and two along the River Stour in Worcestershire - and more than 50 flood alerts in place. There are also a dozen alerts and six warnings in Scotland.

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Meteorologists say there was 45-60mm of rain across southern England throughout Friday and Saturday.

Many places will see from 25 to 50mm of rainfall by the end of the weekend, and there is potential for more than 120mm on some of the most exposed high ground at Snowdonia and Exmoor, they added.

Wet conditions in the South West, Wales and North West of England are set to continue pushing east and northwards on Sunday.

Carol Holt, from the Environment Agency, said: "We urge people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive though flood water - it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm (300mm) of flowing water is enough to float your car."

It comes after heavy rain and winds of up to 61mph battered parts of the UK on Friday, as Storm Alex - named by the French meteorological office - arrived from Europe.

Power cuts were recorded in some areas, including in Portsmouth, Southampton, towns east of Reading, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.

Saturday Night Weather

Sky News weather presenter Kirsty McCabe said: "It will be a wet night for many, with heavy rain leading to flooding in eastern Scotland, Wales and western England. It will turn wet and very windy across Northern Ireland.

"Sunday remains cold and unsettled with rain for northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Wales and southern England, along with brisk winds. There will be some sunny spells for southern Scotland and northern England."

She added: "Rain will clear from Northern Ireland and Wales later in the day. However, showers will develop across eastern Britain, and the far south of England will be very wet and windy."

Sunday Afternoon Weather

RAC Breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis said that road conditions will be "miserable if not downright dangerous" for drivers again on Sunday.

He said they will need to be prepared for "an ugly mix" of surface spray, gusty winds and more than likely some disruption on the roads.

Breakdown cover provider Green Flag said it expected an average of nine breakdowns per minute on UK roads between Friday and Monday.

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UK weather: Storm Alex brings more heavy rain and strong winds - Metro.co.uk

A woman is pictured being rescued from her car as heavy rain battered the UK due to Storm Alex
A woman had to be rescued from her car as Storm Alex brought more rain to the UK (Pictures: PA/NC)

A second day of heavy rain across the UK has caused widespread disruption, with forecasters warning there’s still more to come. 

Storm Alex brought persistent downpours and strong winds to large parts of the country again on Saturday, leading to flooding in some areas.

A family of four had to be rescued by firefighters from a road in Billericay, Essex, on Saturday morning after their car became trapped in floodwater.

And pictures have emerged of the dramatic moment a husband had to carry his wife to safety after her car became submerged in floodwaters at Ingatestone in Essex, early this morning. 

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More than 20 flood alerts are in place across the UK. There are amber weather warnings for rain in Wales, the West Midlands, south-west England and also parts of eastern Scotland until 6am Sunday.

By Saturday evening, the worst hit places included parts of Exmoor, with 84mm of rain recorded in 36 hours in Liscombe and 74.4mm recorded in Brendon Hill.

Despite the treacherous conditions in the south west, coastguards said they had to persuade a swimmer against plunging into 15ft waves this morning in Torcross, Devon.

Meteorologist John Griffiths said there has been 45-60mm of rain widely across southern England, adding: ‘There’s still a lot of wet weather to get through today and into tonight, so we haven’t really seen the worst of it yet.’

It comes after Storm Alex moved in from France and clipped the southern edge of Britain on Friday. It brought heavy rain and strong winds, with 71mph recorded at Berry Head on the Devon coast.

A woman was rescued by her husband this morning after she drove into a 4 feet flood on a road nr. Ingatestone Essex, early this morning. It was dark and visibilty was difficult in heavy rain. He found her standing on a rail, where her car had floated against.She had already fallen in the water once. NO CREDIT/BYLINE PLEASE. (NC) 3.10.20 (c) Stephen Huntley/HVC..07973 208461...16 CM3 4RP
A woman got stuck in floodwaters in Essex, she managed to get out of the car and was standing on a submerged railing
A woman was rescued by her husband this morning after she drove into a 4 feet flood on a road nr. Ingatestone Essex, early this morning. It was dark and visibilty was difficult in heavy rain. He found her standing on a rail, where her car had floated against.She had already fallen in the water once. NO CREDIT/BYLINE PLEASE. (NC) 3.10.20 (c) Stephen Huntley/HVC..07973 208461...16 CM3 4RP
A man, thought to be the woman’s husband, had to carry her to safety

Many places will see 25-50mm of rainfall this weekend, and there is the potential for more than 120mm on some of the most exposed high ground of Snowdonia and Exmoor.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Central Tayside and Fife plus the Grampian regions of Scotland are set to be hit by 40-70mm of rain with over 120mm possible over high ground on Saturday, Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said.

ScotRail announced train services in amber warning areas will begin winding down from 4pm, with no trains running at all after 7pm.

Police forces across the country have issued warnings to drivers after a number of crashes on waterlogged roads.

People with umbrellas in Nottingham city centre, as heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March, as winds of up to 65mph are expected along the coast on Saturday along with heavy rain as Storm Alex hits the UK. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 3, 2020. See PA story WEATHER Alex. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
Women protect themselves from the rain in Nottingham city centre (Picture: PA)
A woman boards a bus in heavy rain in Nottingham city centre, as heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March, as winds of up to 65mph are expected along the coast on Saturday along with heavy rain as Storm Alex hits the UK. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 3, 2020. See PA story WEATHER Alex. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
Amber warnings for rain have been issued across large parts of the country (Picture: PA)
A woman wearing a protective face covering, shelters from the rain under a Union flag umbrella outside Buckingham Palace in central London on October 3, 2020. - Heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. Persistent downpours are expected to bring flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)
A few tourists brave the rain outside Buckingham Palace in London (Picture: Getty Images)
People shelter from the rain under umbrellas during a downpour in Greenwich Park, south-east London on October 3, 2020. - Heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. Persistent downpours are expected to bring flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
People shelter from the rain during a downpour in Greenwich Park, south-east London (Picture: Getty Images)
The Start Point Lighthouse, near Hallsands, Devon (Picture: SWNS)
Cars make their way along the M4 motorway near to junction 18, as heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 3, 2020. Persistent downpours are expected to bring flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place. There are amber weather warnings for rain in Wales, the West Midlands, south-west England and also parts of eastern Scotland on Saturday. The Met Office said the last time amber warnings were issued for rain was in March, as forecasters warned of heavy rain across much of the country. The places worst hit so far include parts of Exmoor, with 84mm of rain recorded in 36 hours in Liscombe and 74.4mm recorded in Brendon Hill. See PA story WEATHER Rain. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
Cars make their way along the M4 motorway near to junction 18 (Picture: PA)
Undated handout photo taken with permission from the Twitter feed of North West Motorway Police of a damaged car after a collision on the M56 in Cheshire, as heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. PA Photo. Issue date: Saturday October 3, 2020. See PA story WEATHER Rain. Photo credit should read: North West Motorway Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
North West Motorway Police shared this picture of a damaged car to warn others to drive safely (Picture: PA)

Sharing pictures of a wrecked car, North West Motorway Police tweeted: ‘If you are using the network this afternoon – please slow down. Thankfully this was a damage only RTC.

‘Lots of stand water across the network today. Please allow extra time for your journey.’

Yellow rain warnings are also in place for the east of England, London and the South East plus much of Wales, western England and eastern Scotland where heavy rain is set to push in from the North West.

The rain is set to last throughout Saturday and into Sunday in these areas.

People walk through rain in Nottingham city centre, as heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 3, 2020. Persistent downpours are expected to bring flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place. There are amber weather warnings for rain in Wales, the West Midlands, south-west England and also parts of eastern Scotland on Saturday. The Met Office said the last time amber warnings were issued for rain was in March, as forecasters warned of heavy rain across much of the country. The places worst hit so far include parts of Exmoor, with 84mm of rain recorded in 36 hours in Liscombe and 74.4mm recorded in Brendon Hill. See PA story WEATHER Rain. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
Worst hit places saw 84mm of rain in 36 hours (Picture: PA)
People with umbrellas in Nottingham city centre, as heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 3, 2020. Persistent downpours are expected to bring flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place. There are amber weather warnings for rain in Wales, the West Midlands, south-west England and also parts of eastern Scotland on Saturday. The Met Office said the last time amber warnings were issued for rain was in March, as forecasters warned of heavy rain across much of the country. The places worst hit so far include parts of Exmoor, with 84mm of rain recorded in 36 hours in Liscombe and 74.4mm recorded in Brendon Hill. See PA story WEATHER Rain. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
Saturday’s rain came after persistent downpours on Friday (Picture: PA)
People walk through rain in Nottingham city centre, as heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 3, 2020. Persistent downpours are expected to bring flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place. There are amber weather warnings for rain in Wales, the West Midlands, south-west England and also parts of eastern Scotland on Saturday. The Met Office said the last time amber warnings were issued for rain was in March, as forecasters warned of heavy rain across much of the country. The places worst hit so far include parts of Exmoor, with 84mm of rain recorded in 36 hours in Liscombe and 74.4mm recorded in Brendon Hill. See PA story WEATHER Rain. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
Flooding has been reported in many areas (Picture: PA)
People with umbrellas in Nottingham city centre, as heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March, as winds of up to 65mph are expected along the coast on Saturday along with heavy rain as Storm Alex hits the UK. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 3, 2020. See PA story WEATHER Alex. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
These shoppers didn’t let the rain stop them heading out (Picture: PA)
Vehicles generate spray as they pass through rainwater accumulated on a roundabout in Maidenhead, Berkshire as heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 3, 2020. Persistent downpours are expected to bring flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place. There are amber weather warnings for rain in Wales, the West Midlands, south-west England and also parts of eastern Scotland on Saturday. The Met Office said the last time amber warnings were issued for rain was in March, as forecasters warned of heavy rain across much of the country. The places worst hit so far include parts of Exmoor, with 84mm of rain recorded in 36 hours in Liscombe and 74.4mm recorded in Brendon Hill. See PA story WEATHER Rain. Photo credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Maidenhead, Berkshire was one of many places hit by downpours (Picture: PA)
People shelter from the rain under an umbrella looking out at the view of the London city skyline during a downpour in Greenwich Park, south-east London on October 3, 2020. - Heavy rain is lashing parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. Persistent downpours are expected to bring flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
People shelter under an umbrella while looking at the London skyline (Picture: Getty Images)
Operational staff work in bad weather to complete the final preparations to the course and The Mall ahead of the historic elite-only Virgin Money London Marathon taking place on a closed-loop circuit around St James's Park in central London on Sunday 4 October 2020. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 3, 2020. See PA story ATHLETICS Marathon. Photo credit should read: Andrew Baker for London Marathon Events/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. No commercial use.
Rain is likely to disrupt preparations for the London Marathon on Sunday (Picture: PA)

Mr Dewhurst said: ‘It is going to be raining and horrible all day’ on Saturday, adding: ‘If you have to travel take extra time on your journey, the roads will be pretty treacherous at times with poor visibility due to the heavy rain.’

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Drains could become blocked with debris as trees are now in full leaf and there is a heightened risk of flooding and very difficult driving conditions.

Carol Holt, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, added that ‘widespread and persistent rain is likely to lead to flooding’ in some areas over the weekend.

She added: ‘We urge people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive though flood water – it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car.’

RAC Breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis said that road conditions will be ‘miserable if not downright dangerous’ for drivers this weekend.

He said they will need to be prepared for ‘an ugly mix’ of surface spray, gusty winds and more than likely some disruption on the roads.

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