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People have been left trapped in submerged cars after thunderstorms flooded lanes on motorways and on major roads this afternoon.
The Greater Manchester area experienced sunny weather and 30C temperatures earlier in the day before heavy rain hit.
Heavy rain caused flooding, which led to difficult driving conditions, and also festival-goers had their weekend plans disrupted when all nine stages at Parklife were forced to make a "full show stop" due to severe weather.
The period of heavy rain caused Monsall Road in Monsall to flood beneath a railway bridge, leaving a car and a van completely submerged in the water, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Flooding on Monsall Road, Manchester (ASP/MEN MEDIA)Crews from the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were called out and were pictured at the scene, where they had to close off the road as they helped two trapped people to safety.
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A spokesperson for GMFRS said: "Firefighters rescued two people who were trapped in a vehicle which was taking on water on a flooded street this afternoon on Monsall Road near the railway bridge. Firefighters from across Greater Manchester rescued the two people and left the scene in less than 20 minutes."
Water was seen spurting out of overflowing drains as the main road, Alan Turing Way, also became flooded on Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters at the scene on Monsall Road (ASP/MEN MEDIA)On the M60, one lane was blocked causing queues of traffic due to flooding on the carriageway.
Residents of Barton, Oxford, also experienced a thunderstorm this afternoon.
Earlier today, the Met Office issued a new yellow warning for thunderstorms after days of hot temperatures across the country.
Forecasters have warned that torrential downpours may bring disruption to parts of England and Wales tomorrow - but there is a risk of thunderstorms all around the UK.
Flooding on Alan Turing Way on Sunday afternoon (ManchesterEveningNews WS)Heavy rain will be slow-moving and intense, leading to large accumulations of water, in excess of 30mm in an hour for some locations.
There is also a potential for 60-80mm or more in a few hours due to thunderstorms. The Met Office has also warned of the risk of frequent lightning and hail which could be additional hazards.
Due to heavy rain, flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, and some buildings could be damaged by floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
Heavy rain caused difficult driving conditions (National Highways North West)There is also a risk of difficult driving conditions, with spray and sudden flooding potentially leading to some road closures.
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Flooding or lightning could also cause delays and cancellations to train and bus services, while some communities may become cut off if roads are flooded.
The yellow weather warning is in force from 12pm until 9pm on Monday, June 12.