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Met Office warns 81 areas to prepare for flooding

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across England and Wales on Thursday, with up to 50mm of rain possible in some places. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering 81 areas, urging people to prepare an "emergency kit" for potential disruption. An emergency kit should include items like insurance documents, a torch, a first aid kit, and bottled water.

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