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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 later, the Met Office says. 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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