Flooding could be possible in Oxfordshire after an amber weather warning for heavy rain was issued.

The Met Office have warned that between 4pm on Sunday and 9am on Monday, the south of England will experience huge downpours once again.

Last Sunday night, Oxfordshire was dealt with heavy rainfall which saw flooding across the county throughout the week.

Residents are once again preparing for the possibility of floods after a new yellow weather warning was issued for rain.

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A statement from the Met Office said: “Further heavy rain is likely to cause some travel delays and flooding on Sunday evening and night.

“Some interruption to power supplies and other services is possible.

“Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer.

Sunnymead Meadow in Cutteslowe on Sunday Sunnymead Meadow in Cutteslowe on Sunday (Image: Tim Hughes, Newsquest) “Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer.

“Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely.

“Rain is expected to develop across southwest England and south Wales during Sunday morning, moving slowly east before rain gradually eases from the west during the second half of Sunday night.

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“Much of the warning area is likely to see 20-30 mm fall over nine to 12 hours, though some places may see 50-80 mm.

“Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. 

“Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.”

OxonTravel, a traffic account run by Oxfordshire County Council, posted at 3pm on Sunday: "The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain and possible flooding across Oxfordshire from this evening until tomorrow morning."

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