Snow on way as more than 100 flood warnings active

A weather warning for snow has been issued for London as the UK is set to see temperatures plunge to as low as 16C this week, adding to disruption with more than 100 flood warnings already in force.

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The Met Office has said up to two inches of snow could fall in the south of England today, including the capital. Weather warnings for snow and ice are also in place in Northern Ireland and western and northern Scotland until noon today.

The cold snap is set to continue until the end of this week, with amber health alerts from the UK Health Security Agency in place across England until midday on Sunday.

A danger to life warning was issued yesterday for the River Soar near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, where residents in caravan parks were urged to evacuate.

Stefan Laeger, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: “The recent heavy rain combined with melting snow means it is probable significant river flooding will continue in Leicestershire today, with minor river flooding probable in some other parts of the country, continuing through to Thursday for some larger rivers.