In pictures: ‘Atrocious’ weather as band of rain travels across the UK

A Met Office yellow rain warning is in place for the whole of Thursday.

Waves crash against the lighthouse in Seaham Harbour, County Durham (Danny Lawson/PA) (PA Wire)

Heavy rain has affected much of the UK, as the Met Office warned that conditions may be ‘atrocious’ for many areas and the Highlands could see some snow.