UK residents are being advised to prepare for severe weather this week by hoarding cash and necessary medications.

An amber warning has been put in place for possible flooding by the Met Office, as well as a yellow alert for heavy rain in various parts of the UK, and is in place until 9pm on Monday.

While flooding will not impact every area in the forecast, areas which are liable to flood are being urged to check their local forecast and prepare accordingly.

The National Flood Forum has issued advice around flooding which will help people affected prepare.

It says: “Being prepared will make things so much easier if your home is ever flooded. Putting together a Flood Kit ‘Grab bag’ is a key way of minimising the risks and surviving the worst, if you choose to stay in your home or are evacuated to a rest centre.”

The NFF urges households to stock up on four key essentials in any flood emergency kit.

Firstly, documents, such as insurance documents and other important documents. Then electricals such as mobile phones, chargers and battery packs.

Households should also stockpile cash and have an emergency credit card on hand to meet any unexpected emergency costs.

Finally, medication - prescription medication or medication forms.

If you have children, milk and baby food, sterilised bottles and spoons, wipes, nappy bags, clothing nappies and a favourite toy should also go in the flood kit, says the NFF.