The United Kingdom, having recently enjoyed a bout of spring like conditions, stands on the cusp of a dramatic shift in weather patterns. Forecasts, buttressed by sophisticated weather models, predict the arrival of a massive wall of rain, an atmospheric phenomenon stretching across 800 miles, poised to batter Britain with an onslaught of precipitation.

Another 228 people were left homeless and 338 were evacuated in the coastal region north of the city of Sao Paulo, the state government said earlier, as rescue crews raced to help those hit by the storm.

Record-breaking rains that have battered parts of China and east Asia in the last week are expected to worsen, with authorities warning of an increased risk of floods.

Torrential rain have ravaged Britain in a monster storm where GALE-FORCE winds of up to 80 mph teamed with a humgous 66 flood alerts. For River Lynher from Berriowbridge to Notter Bridge, the River Torridge from Dolton to Bideford, including …