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Storm Frank batters parts of UK causing flooding fears | Storm Frank batters parts of UK causing flooding fears |
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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 - three in Croston, Lancashire, which is braced for the second flood in a week. | There are four severe flood warnings, indicating danger to life - three in Croston, Lancashire, which is braced for the second flood in a week. |
A further 47 flood warnings, requiring immediate action, are in force in England and Wales and more than 60 in place in Scotland. | A further 47 flood warnings, requiring immediate action, are in force in England and Wales and more than 60 in place in Scotland. |
About 5,500 homes have been left without power in the north of Scotland. | About 5,500 homes have been left without power in the north of Scotland. |
In Northern Ireland, homes also experienced power cuts, air passengers were delayed and fallen trees caused problems on the roads. | |
Meanwhile in North Yorkshire, soldiers evacuated homes near a bridge in Tadcaster after it collapsed, prompting fears of flooding and a possible gas explosion. | |
Live coverage: Latest updates on Storm Frank | Live coverage: Latest updates on Storm Frank |
Analysis: Floods unleash unprecedented criticism | Analysis: Floods unleash unprecedented criticism |
Explainer: December storms' trail of destruction | Explainer: December storms' trail of destruction |
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 (nearly 5 inches) 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. |
In Croston, an RAF Chinook helicopter delivered 400 tonnes of sandbags on Tuesday in a bid to try to shore up the nearby River Douglas. | In Croston, an RAF Chinook helicopter delivered 400 tonnes of sandbags on Tuesday in a bid to try to shore up the nearby River Douglas. |
Villagers, already hit by floods on Boxing Day, are now preparing for the storm to hit them around mid-morning. | Villagers, already hit by floods on Boxing Day, are now preparing for the storm to hit them around mid-morning. |
Mark Cowley, vice chairman of the parish council, said: "Everybody's worried. They're still shell-shocked from what happened on Boxing Day." | Mark Cowley, vice chairman of the parish council, said: "Everybody's worried. They're still shell-shocked from what happened on Boxing Day." |
The fourth severe weather warning was issued in response to the collapse of the Tadcaster Bridge which caused a nearby gas pipe to rupture. | The fourth severe weather warning was issued in response to the collapse of the Tadcaster Bridge which caused a nearby gas pipe to rupture. |
People watched the storm-battered masonry crumble into the swollen river, before running away as a wave headed towards the bank and a strong smell of gas leaked from exposed pipes. | People watched the storm-battered masonry crumble into the swollen river, before running away as a wave headed towards the bank and a strong smell of gas leaked from exposed pipes. |
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 broken into homes submerged in flood water. | Meanwhile, police in York said it was "extremely disappointing" that thieves had broken into homes submerged in flood water. |
Reports were received of dry goods stolen from outside homes, tools taken from sheds and a back door forced open. | Reports were received of dry goods stolen from outside homes, tools taken from sheds and a back door forced open. |
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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