A cold front from Scandinavia is set to hit Britain with freezing temperatures and snow in the next few days.
Much of the UK saw sub-zero temperatures in first cold snap of autumn.
Last month was hottest October since records began, with average global temperature thought to be 1.7C above late-1800s levels
Barbara Smith, landlady at the Bulls Head in Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick, London, said they regularly get water lapping at their windows when the River Thames rises.
Train operators around the UK have advised customers not to travel on Saturday with rail networks widely flooded.
Train lines are inoperable in many parts of the UK as Storm Babet causes significant flooding
Natural Resources Wales warned that water was rising above local flood defences.
Over 100 people had to be rescued from flooding in Derbyshire on Friday and flood waters are still expected to rise in some parts of the county.
Across England, there were over 353 flood warnings and 248 alerts on Saturday morning.
Patsy received ‘a pat on her head’ for her troubles, according to farmer Llyr Derwydd.
The Met Office predicted that Saturday would be the coldest night of season so far, with sunshine and chilly conditions on Sunday.
People in England have been advised not to travel to Scotland over the weekend because of heavy rainfall, despite soaring temperatures in the south.
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Many claims involve damage as a result of blockages to gutters, drains and tunnels designed to carry water under roads.
Strong winds of up to 80mph are set to hit the UK.
The UK has already sweltered through five days of temperatures above 30C in September for the first time, with Saturday making it six-in-a-row.
Global air and sea temperatures reached new highs last month, with scientists confirming what had been predicted several weeks ago.
Britain hasn’t seen temperature of 25C or more since July 8 and August has been a washout for many so far
Paul Jones-King said it has been the ‘second time in three years’ that his road has been subjected to flooding following heavy rainfall.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind for parts of England and Wales.
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