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The Met Office issued yellow and amber warnings for the West Midlands, including Birmingham.
They added that persistent heavy rain is expected in the region today (October 20) as well as some flooding and disruption.
Rain and flooding has caused travel disruption in Birmingham with trains and buses being delayed. People have been asked to plan ahead for travel and were advised to take extra care during journeys.
Storm Babet brings heavy rain, flooding, travel disruption to Birmingham
Hour by hour forecast
People have been asked to plan ahead for travel and were advised to take extra care during journeys. If you must travel, you can see the hour-by-hour weather forecast here.
Flooding in seven areas
Flooding is probable from rivers and surface water as Storm Babet brings heavy downpour in the Midlands, including Birmingham, today (Friday, October 20), according to the Environment Agency.
West Midlands Fire Service Advice
West Midlands Fire Service said: “Avoid flood water! Road users: please don’t risk it. You might think it’s safe, you might think you know the road, but water can be deeper and moving faster than it appears. Concerned about flooding near your home? Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.”
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