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UK weather: Flood warnings issued as rain lashes Britain | UK weather: Flood warnings issued as rain lashes Britain |
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Flood warnings are in place across the UK with some regions expected to see as much as two weeks of rain in less than an hour, the Met Office says. | |
Wales, central and southern England could experience power cuts, road closures and flooding, it added in a yellow warning. | Wales, central and southern England could experience power cuts, road closures and flooding, it added in a yellow warning. |
Meanwhile on the Isle of Man, a major incident has been declared as floods left people trapped in their homes. | Meanwhile on the Isle of Man, a major incident has been declared as floods left people trapped in their homes. |
Police there are warning residents not to travel on the roads. | Police there are warning residents not to travel on the roads. |
The Environment Agency has issued dozens of flood warnings and alerts across England amid regional disruption. | The Environment Agency has issued dozens of flood warnings and alerts across England amid regional disruption. |
It also warned of floods caused by a coastal surge in Cornwall. | It also warned of floods caused by a coastal surge in Cornwall. |
People were told to leave caravans and seaside properties in the county on Tuesday morning and not to return until it is safe to do so. | People were told to leave caravans and seaside properties in the county on Tuesday morning and not to return until it is safe to do so. |
There were also eight flood warnings in Wales and one flood warning in Scotland, around Loch Ryan. | There were also eight flood warnings in Wales and one flood warning in Scotland, around Loch Ryan. |
The Met Office yellow warning lasts until 20:00 BST across large parts of central and southern England, and Wales. | The Met Office yellow warning lasts until 20:00 BST across large parts of central and southern England, and Wales. |
After bringing as much as 40 to 50mm of rain in a couple of hours in some places, the downpours are expected to die down on Tuesday night. Further heavy rain and wind could hit the UK on Thursday. | After bringing as much as 40 to 50mm of rain in a couple of hours in some places, the downpours are expected to die down on Tuesday night. Further heavy rain and wind could hit the UK on Thursday. |
Worcestershire was one place that experienced torrential rainfall, with the fire and rescue service issuing a warning to drivers after a car was submerged in floods. | |
In the north of England, heavy rain overnight meant a number of roads were flooded in Cumbria and a landslide on the rail line between Carlisle and Newcastle disrupted train services. | In the north of England, heavy rain overnight meant a number of roads were flooded in Cumbria and a landslide on the rail line between Carlisle and Newcastle disrupted train services. |
Flooding on the Cumbria Coast line between Carlisle and Maryport saw cancellations on Northern services from Carlisle to Barrow and onwards. | Flooding on the Cumbria Coast line between Carlisle and Maryport saw cancellations on Northern services from Carlisle to Barrow and onwards. |
However, fears of a coastal surge in Hunstanton, west Norfolk, were abated after lower-than-expected wind levels. | However, fears of a coastal surge in Hunstanton, west Norfolk, were abated after lower-than-expected wind levels. |
The Environment Agency confirmed an all-clear had been given just before 10:00. | The Environment Agency confirmed an all-clear had been given just before 10:00. |
Further updates were expected after around 3,000 homes were told to evacuate. | Further updates were expected after around 3,000 homes were told to evacuate. |
On the Isle of Man, police have told residents not to travel as floods have caused disruption to roads. | On the Isle of Man, police have told residents not to travel as floods have caused disruption to roads. |
Police added that people trapped inside homes should "go upstairs and await rescue". | Police added that people trapped inside homes should "go upstairs and await rescue". |
Videos on social media showed fast-flowing water in Laxey, on the island's east coast. A coastguard helicopter was brought in to help with the evacuation. | Videos on social media showed fast-flowing water in Laxey, on the island's east coast. A coastguard helicopter was brought in to help with the evacuation. |
Flooding also appeared to trap cars in the East Midlands, with two vehicles caught up in high waters at Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire. | Flooding also appeared to trap cars in the East Midlands, with two vehicles caught up in high waters at Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire. |
And on Monday night, fire crews reported a number of rescues from stuck cars near Burton upon Trent and near York. | And on Monday night, fire crews reported a number of rescues from stuck cars near Burton upon Trent and near York. |
Meanwhile, fire and rescue services across England attended a number of flooded homes to help pump out water. | Meanwhile, fire and rescue services across England attended a number of flooded homes to help pump out water. |
Do you live in an area affected by flooding? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Do you live in an area affected by flooding? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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