rainfall

This month England received above average rainfall for the first time since January according to the Environment Agency with the week of 12-18 September being the wettest 'for almost a year'.

Some areas, however, saw dramatic rainfall over a short period of time, causing minor flooding in Twentynine Palms and dangerous mud and debris flows in the San Bernardino County mountains, trapping several motorists.

Long-range forecasts published this week predict that Southern California could remain in an above-average rainfall pattern for the next week, but it likely won’t last.

And in northern parts where temperatures are lower with rainfall likely to be higher, the vibrant colours are more likely to last into November.

For the first time in months, widespread rainfall is drenching the Los Angeles area as a strong band of moisture from a dissipated tropical storm moves north.