Entire high street in Dunstable underwater after huge deluge of rain sparks flooding

A town centre in Bedfordshire has been flooded as heavy rain batters parts of the UK amid a yellow weather warning.

Footage posted on social media shows floodwaters crashing through Dunstable, pedestrians wading through water and cars navigating waves.

Bedfordshire Police warned on Sunday (September 22) that the town's High Street was closed because of "substantial flooding".

People have been advised to avoid the area and motorists told to find alternative routes.

Reports of flooding in Dunstable come as parts of the UK are lashed by heavy rain. A Met Office yellow weather warning is in effect.

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