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| UK flooding: Flood warnings remain as squally weather predicted | UK flooding: Flood warnings remain as squally weather predicted |
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| Wind and rain will continue to batter parts of England and Wales in the wake of Storm Angus, which has caused flash flooding and travel chaos. | Wind and rain will continue to batter parts of England and Wales in the wake of Storm Angus, which has caused flash flooding and travel chaos. |
| The main rail line to the South West has been washed away in several places following torrential downpours. | The main rail line to the South West has been washed away in several places following torrential downpours. |
| A ferry carrying nearly 150 people has now docked at Fishguard, Pembrokeshire after 26 hours at sea. | A ferry carrying nearly 150 people has now docked at Fishguard, Pembrokeshire after 26 hours at sea. |
| Elsewhere roads remain closed and trains cancelled. Floods sirens have also been sounded in Yorkshire. | Elsewhere roads remain closed and trains cancelled. Floods sirens have also been sounded in Yorkshire. |
| Weather warnings are no longer in place, although flood warnings remain. | Weather warnings are no longer in place, although flood warnings remain. |
| Squally weather is due to persist throughout Tuesday, with gusts of about 50mph (80km/h) expected to continue over higher ground and coastal areas in the South East. | Squally weather is due to persist throughout Tuesday, with gusts of about 50mph (80km/h) expected to continue over higher ground and coastal areas in the South East. |
| In pictures: Storm clean-up | In pictures: Storm clean-up |
| The Environment Agency has more than 20 flood warnings in place - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required - in England and Wales, with more than 130 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible. | The Environment Agency has more than 20 flood warnings in place - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required - in England and Wales, with more than 130 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible. |
| Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said: "Throughout today the wet and windy weather within that low pressure area will slowly move into the North Sea. | Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said: "Throughout today the wet and windy weather within that low pressure area will slowly move into the North Sea. |
| "Behind this most places will still see showers, some heavy but getting lighter during the day." | "Behind this most places will still see showers, some heavy but getting lighter during the day." |
| A yellow warning of rain in force over a broad area of the North East was lifted at 06:00 GMT, along with a yellow warning of wind covering much of Cumbria. | A yellow warning of rain in force over a broad area of the North East was lifted at 06:00 GMT, along with a yellow warning of wind covering much of Cumbria. |
| In Stalybridge, Greater Manchester a family was rescued by boat when their 250-year-old cottage flooded. Andy Vaughan and his wife Shelley said they couldn't keep the water out. | |
| Mrs Vaughan said: "Andy stood behind the door to try and to hold the door, but the force of the water, it was like the door exploded in. | |
| Engineers in parts of Tameside have restored power to 16,000 properties but 500 remain without power. | Engineers in parts of Tameside have restored power to 16,000 properties but 500 remain without power. |
| The Well-I-Hole bridge in Greenfield, Oldham, has been shut amid concerns it was in danger of collapse. | The Well-I-Hole bridge in Greenfield, Oldham, has been shut amid concerns it was in danger of collapse. |
| In the North East the East Coast Mainline is currently reporting "no service" between Newcastle and Berwick due to flooding of the track. | In the North East the East Coast Mainline is currently reporting "no service" between Newcastle and Berwick due to flooding of the track. |
| The A169 road between Pickering and Whitby is also closed at Sleights. Two people needed to be rescued from a stranded car there on Monday. | |
| Trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford were cancelled after part of a railway line became flooded. | Trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford were cancelled after part of a railway line became flooded. |
| Heavy rain caused flooding between Shrewsbury and Craven Arms, meaning all lines between the two stations were blocked. A limited service was expected from about 09:30 GMT. | Heavy rain caused flooding between Shrewsbury and Craven Arms, meaning all lines between the two stations were blocked. A limited service was expected from about 09:30 GMT. |
| The Orwell Bridge on the A14 near Ipswich has also been closed due to strong winds. | The Orwell Bridge on the A14 near Ipswich has also been closed due to strong winds. |
| In Yorkshire people living in the Calder Valley, including the town of Hebden Bridge which was devastated by flooding last Christmas, have been warned to expect the rivers to flood. | In Yorkshire people living in the Calder Valley, including the town of Hebden Bridge which was devastated by flooding last Christmas, have been warned to expect the rivers to flood. |
| In Devon the train line between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St David's was severely damaged by floodwater, and the Tarka line was closed. | In Devon the train line between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St David's was severely damaged by floodwater, and the Tarka line was closed. |
| Network Rail said there will be no trains in and out of Exeter St Davids for 48 hours after part of the track at Cowley bridge washed away. | Network Rail said there will be no trains in and out of Exeter St Davids for 48 hours after part of the track at Cowley bridge washed away. |
| The Environment Agency said it was preparing to put up temporary defences "where necessary" and that rivers had been cleared to make sure water could flow freely. | The Environment Agency said it was preparing to put up temporary defences "where necessary" and that rivers had been cleared to make sure water could flow freely. |
| Motorists are being warned not to drive through floodwater, and residents in at-risk areas have been advised to contact their local councils for sandbags to protect their homes. | Motorists are being warned not to drive through floodwater, and residents in at-risk areas have been advised to contact their local councils for sandbags to protect their homes. |
| Do you live in any of the areas affected by Storm Angus? Get in touch and email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories. | Do you live in any of the areas affected by Storm Angus? Get in touch and email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories. |
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