The meteorological department has forecast "normal" rainfall this monsoon season.

WSJ: Monsoon Rains Arrive Over India's Mainland

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Clyst, saying it had "responded to today's rainfall and snow melt", and with rain forecast throughout the day it could rise further.

BBC: More snow is forecast overnight in Devon

The Environment Agency said the forecast was mainly dry on Friday but heavy rainfall could lead to the risk of flooding at the weekend.

BBC: River levels stay high after North Yorkshire rainfall

Rainfall totals of around 500 millimetres (20 inches) have been forecast by the Japanese Meteorological Agency.

BBC: Weather - Melor affects the south of Japan

The weather department will release its second forecast in June, when it will predict region-wise rainfall expectations, Mr. Rathore said.

WSJ: India to Get Normal Monsoon Rains

The wet weather was forecast to sweep north into the Highlands with a warning in place of heavy rainfall into Friday morning.

BBC: Floods block east coast rail line