Parts of Northamptonshire see more rain in 36 hours than they usually do in all of October

The Environment Agency issued flood alerts for parts of South Northamptonshire after weekend rain

Forecasters promise drier and warmer on Monday after weekend soaking

Weather forecasters promise a respite on Monday after heavy rain drenched Northamptonshire for most of the weekend.

Parts of the county saw more rain during the first four days of October than it usually does in the whole of the month.

But today should be drier — and much warmer than the single figures seen for most of Sunday.

Local forecaster Jamie from @NNweather said: "We're going to see sunny spells on Monday. There could be a few afternoon showers and a westerly breeze, but it will be feeling warmer in any afternoon sun at around 15°C."

Weather watchers recorded around 80mm of rainfall in south-west Northamptonshire between 1pm on Thursday (October 1) and 1pm on Sunday.

This is way more than the average rainfall for all of October in the area, which is 64mm.

Rail passengers from Northampton faced delays and cancellations for most of Sunday as rain forced speed restrictions on routes to London and Birmingham.

Flood alerts remains in force for the River Tove and Great Ouse in South Northamptonshire.

Environment Agency spokesman said last night: "River levels remain high and are still rising at the Cappenham river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend.

"Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible on the Tove from Towcester to Cosgrove, including Silverstone Brook and also on the Great Ouse from Brackley to Haversham, including Padbury Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we are closely monitoring the situation."