England is currently battling a flood disaster caused by heavy rainfall in recent days. Despite warnings from the Met Office, a large part of the country has been submerged. Many schools have closed due to the floods, football matches have been postponed, and some towns have been completely underwater. Bedfordshire, Warwickshire, and certain areas of London have been particularly affected. As roads leading to Luton Airport were submerged, passengers were stuck in traffic for hours. In London, metro and suburban train services were partially suspended, and many lines became inoperable. The Carabao Cup match between AFC Wimbledon and Newcastle United was postponed due to the stadium being flooded. An explosion occurred in a house in Stoke-on-Trent after being struck by lightning. In Bedfordshire, a 'mini tornado' was reported. The Environment Agency issued flood warnings for 13 regions. It was noted that some areas received a month's worth of rainfall within 24 hours. A local resident emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, "I've lived here for 45 years, and I've never seen anything like this." Authorities have warned people to stay away from floodwaters, reminding them that flowing water just 30 cm deep can sweep away a car. Met Office experts reported that rainfall will continue, but the weather will cool down in the coming days, marking the true onset of autumn. The government is continuing its efforts to assist flood victims. Citizens have been urged to follow official sources for updates.
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