Rural insurer NFU Mutual is warning people across the UK to prepare for intense rain and thunderstorms tomorrow with forecasts of flash flooding and damage to roads, homes, vehicles and businesses.

Some areas could see up to 30mm of rain fall in an hour. NFU Mutual, which insures over 70 per cent of UK farms and thousands of rural homes and businesses, says it is ready to respond should serious floods occur.

Tim Price, NFU Mutual rural affairs specialist said: "While it is hard to accurately predict the path and intensity of summer storms, flash floods can put lives of both people and livestock at risk and cause devastating damage.

"Our claims teams and 300 local offices across the UK are ready to provide immediate help to customers - including making immediate emergency payments."

"We recommend homeowners and farmers in flood-prone locations take simple precautions and regularly check local weather forecasts and Environment Agency flood warnings."

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