Flood warning

• Heavy rain, high tides cause flooding along stretch of Northern California - Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two decades caused flooding in parts of Northern California on Saturday, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars. Authorities were called to assist when cars
• Forecasters warn of floods as amber rain alert issued - The Met Office believes 50-70mm of rain could fall widely in the south west, rising to 110-130mm in the Galloway Hills.