Met Office issues urgent warning to prepare emergency kit in eight UK areas including North EastThe Met Office has issued a weather warning for rain across eight regions of the UK, with people in the affected areas urged to prepare an "emergency kit"View 2 Images The North East is among eight areas issued a warning over flooding (Image: Chris McLoughlin via Getty Images)Britons have been urged to prepare for torrential downpours that could trigger flooding. ‌The Met Office has emphasised that residents across eight regions must ready an "emergency kit" ahead of potential floods, power outages and travel chaos on Thursday morning. Spray and flooding on roads leading to difficult driving conditions and increased chance of accidents, making journey times longer," the Met Office states on its website. The Met Office continues: "Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. It will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East.