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More London flood warnings issued including right by Heathrow Airport

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Outer London is set to be drenched with more floods, according to the Environment Agency as reported by the Evening Standard. Recent floods left parts of the capital submerged, with sinkholes and chaos on the transport system. But earlier today (Tuesday, September 24) the agency issued a further 32 warnings covering areas such as Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire. There is also a flood alert for Colne Brook at Iver and Colnbrook, which is right next to Heathrow Airport . There is no suggestion flights will be affected, but MyLondon has contacted the airport for confirmation. But what many Londoners may find comforting is that the UK’s national forecaster - The Met Office - doesn’t have a single weather warning covering the south this week. READ MORE: Flooding leaves London in chaos with sinkholes, Tube closures and submerged vehicles The flood warnings are red while the flood alerts are yellow (Image: Environment Agency) In fact, its only warning is on Thursday...