Parts of Britain are likely to be blasted by heavy thunderstorms today as the Met Office has warned of “danger to life” in some areas in the country. According to the Met Office, 100 places in the country may face flooding and travel disruption as 80mm (3.1 inches) of rain is expected to fall in just a few hours.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Greater Manchester this weekend. The Met Office has warned that heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause disruption, with some parts of the country expected to see flooding.

Thunderstorms are set to drench millions of Brits this week with three Met Office warnings issued - half a month's rain in the space of a few hours is on the cards