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However, after torrential rain stopped play for an hour and a half, the 34-year-old regained his composure to find three fine birdies on the back nine.

Some areas may see torrential downpours of 30-50 mm of rain, which could lead to flash flooding.

On Friday afternoon, thunderstorms are forecast to hit south-east England and East Anglia regions, with torrential downpours of 30-50 mm of rain expected.

The first yellow heat-health alerts have been issued for 2025 while the Met Office is also warning of thunderstorms which will bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, hail and torrential downpours.

At least 110 people have died in floods caused by torrential rain in central Nigeria, officials have told the BBC.