Autumn Downpours: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep Across the UK, Western Europe, and Asia

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It's raining cats and dogs across the UK, western Europe, and parts of Asia!** Autumn is here with a vengeance, bringing a deluge of rain and thunderstorms. Wales and central south-west England are under a rain warning today, while the rest of the UK and Europe will feel the wrath of the storm tomorrow. The rain comes as the autumn equinox marks the start of astronomical autumn. Fast-flowing or deep floodwater could pose a danger to life, while power cuts and travel disruptions are likely. **Stay dry and keep an eye on the weather!

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