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Storm Frank hits UK causing flooding fears and power cuts Storm Frank hits UK causing flooding fears and power cuts
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Heavy rain and gales are hitting Northern Ireland and Scotland as Storm Frank brings fears of further flooding.Heavy rain and gales are hitting Northern Ireland and Scotland as Storm Frank brings fears of further flooding.
There are four severe flood warnings, indicating danger to life, and 46 flood warnings, requiring immediate action, in force in England and Wales. Some 38 warnings are in place in Scotland. There are four severe flood warnings, indicating danger to life, and 46 flood warnings, requiring immediate action, in force in England and Wales and more than 50 in place in Scotland.
Homes were left without power and air passengers delayed in Northern Ireland.Homes were left without power and air passengers delayed in Northern Ireland.
Meanwhile, soldiers evacuated homes near a North Yorkshire bridge after it collapsed, prompting gas leak fears.Meanwhile, soldiers evacuated homes near a North Yorkshire bridge after it collapsed, prompting gas leak fears.
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In other developments:In other developments:
A BBC Weather spokesman said heavy rain was set to hit north-west England, south and central Scotland, and Wales, warning up to 120mm could fall in some areas.A BBC Weather spokesman said heavy rain was set to hit north-west England, south and central Scotland, and Wales, warning up to 120mm could fall in some areas.
Gusts reached up to 80mph in the western fringes of Scotland overnight, he said.Gusts reached up to 80mph in the western fringes of Scotland overnight, he said.
Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
The number of severe flood warnings in place stands at four - three at Croston in Lancashire, where an RAF Chinook helicopter has been delivering one-tonne sandbags in a bid to try to shore up the nearby River Douglas.The number of severe flood warnings in place stands at four - three at Croston in Lancashire, where an RAF Chinook helicopter has been delivering one-tonne sandbags in a bid to try to shore up the nearby River Douglas.
The fourth was issued in response to the collapse of Tadcaster Bridge in North Yorkshire which caused a nearby gas pipe to rupture.The fourth was issued in response to the collapse of Tadcaster Bridge in North Yorkshire which caused a nearby gas pipe to rupture.
Homes around the 18th century stone bridge, over the River Wharfe, were evacuated by soldiers.Homes around the 18th century stone bridge, over the River Wharfe, were evacuated by soldiers.
An Environment Agency spokesman warned "significant flooding" was expected in the area, adding: "The situation is serious and there is a significant risk to life."An Environment Agency spokesman warned "significant flooding" was expected in the area, adding: "The situation is serious and there is a significant risk to life."
Meanwhile, police in York said it was "extremely disappointing" that thieves had targeted homes submerged in flood water.Meanwhile, police in York said it was "extremely disappointing" that thieves had targeted homes submerged in flood water.
North Yorkshire Police's acting Supt Mark Grange said: "It is impossible to comprehend why anyone would want to bring further suffering to those who are already in a very vulnerable situation."North Yorkshire Police's acting Supt Mark Grange said: "It is impossible to comprehend why anyone would want to bring further suffering to those who are already in a very vulnerable situation."
The EA had earlier warned of the potential for further significant flooding, especially in Cumbria, while floods minister Rory Stewart said a potentially "very bad situation" lay ahead.The EA had earlier warned of the potential for further significant flooding, especially in Cumbria, while floods minister Rory Stewart said a potentially "very bad situation" lay ahead.
The Met Office has issued amber weather warnings - meaning "be prepared" - for rain in Strathclyde; Central, Tayside and Fife; Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian and Borders; Grampian; north-west England and Northern Ireland for Wednesday.The Met Office has issued amber weather warnings - meaning "be prepared" - for rain in Strathclyde; Central, Tayside and Fife; Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian and Borders; Grampian; north-west England and Northern Ireland for Wednesday.
There are also yellow weather warnings - meaning "be aware" - for rain for the Highlands & Eilean Siar, Wales, north east England, South West England and Yorkshire and Humber.There are also yellow weather warnings - meaning "be aware" - for rain for the Highlands & Eilean Siar, Wales, north east England, South West England and Yorkshire and Humber.
On Tuesday, Communities Secretary Greg Clark announced £50m extra funding to help households and businesses affected by flooding in northern England. The government says it has now pledged more than £100m towards the crisis.On Tuesday, Communities Secretary Greg Clark announced £50m extra funding to help households and businesses affected by flooding in northern England. The government says it has now pledged more than £100m towards the crisis.
The head of the Environment Agency, Sir Philip Dilley, is expected back in the UK on Wednesday, cutting short his Christmas holiday in Barbados.The head of the Environment Agency, Sir Philip Dilley, is expected back in the UK on Wednesday, cutting short his Christmas holiday in Barbados.
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