Torrential rain at Sheffield UK
Heavy downpours in the Sheffield area of the UK have blocked roads and caused at least two school closures. Flood warnings remain in force for parts of northern England after torrential rain poured into homes and caused gridlock on the roads. The downpours in Sheffield and parts of Derbyshire closed roads and a railway line, causing havoc for commuters and the emergency services. Factory workers were also rescued in Dronfield, north Derbyshire, when floodwaters cut their building off. In the Norwood area of Sheffield 48.6mm of rain fell in the 24 hours from 0500GMT.