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Heavy rainfall has left the streets of Sheffield flooded and hundreds of people stranded in a shopping centre.Heavy rainfall has left the streets of Sheffield flooded and hundreds of people stranded in a shopping centre.
One contractor described the rain in South Yorkshire as "not far from biblical". One emergency contractor described the rain in South Yorkshire as "not far from biblical".
The slipway on the M1 at junction 34 has been closed and shoppers were stuck in the Meadowhall centre. The slipway on the M1 at junction 34 was closed and shoppers became trapped in the Meadowhall centre.
Elsewhere, 35 homes in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, were evacuated at about 17:00 GMT following a mudslide caused by torrential rain.Elsewhere, 35 homes in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, were evacuated at about 17:00 GMT following a mudslide caused by torrential rain.
Across Yorkshire heavy rain is forecast until 03:00 and Sheffield Town Hall will be open all night for people stranded by floodwater. Fears about rising river levels on the River Ryton in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, has led to residents of Central Avenue being advised by the fire service to leave their homes.
On Facebook, Bassetlaw District Council said an emergency rest centre had been set up at Worksop Leisure Centre for all those affected.
Widespread disruptionWidespread disruption
The flooding has caused widespread disruption across northern England. Across Yorkshire heavy rain is forecast until 03:00 and Sheffield Town Hall will be open through the night for people stranded by the floods, which have caused widespread disruption across northern England.
There are about 100 flood warnings in place across the country, with South Yorkshire one of the worst affected areas.There are about 100 flood warnings in place across the country, with South Yorkshire one of the worst affected areas.
A severe flood warning is in place on the River Calder at Brearley and Luddenden Foot, in West Yorkshire, meaning there is a danger to life.
Flooding of property and roads is expected and residents are being advised to put any flood plans into action.
'Full emergency service'
Emergency contractors are working at "full capacity" to prevent further flooding with a "full emergency service" running across Sheffield.Emergency contractors are working at "full capacity" to prevent further flooding with a "full emergency service" running across Sheffield.
Council officials said the impact of the flooding was likely to continue into Friday and affect the morning rush hour. Council officials said the flooding was likely to continue into Friday, affecting the morning rush hour.
Councillor Mark Jones said: "The rain is going to get worse again tonight. "The rain is going to get worse again tonight," Councillor Mark Jones said.
"We have a full emergency service running and we are monitoring the situation as best we can but we are inundated."We have a full emergency service running and we are monitoring the situation as best we can but we are inundated.
"It's all hands on deck, everything is being activated and mobilised but the fire service and council contractors are working at full capacity.""It's all hands on deck, everything is being activated and mobilised but the fire service and council contractors are working at full capacity."
Darren Butt, of contractors Streets Ahead, said: "The situation is not far from biblical, it is very frustrating for the traveller but we are dealing with a big volume of water, it is very slow and frustrating." Darren Butt, of emergency contractors Streets Ahead, said: "The situation is not far from biblical, it is very frustrating for the traveller but we are dealing with a big volume of water, it is very slow and frustrating."
South Yorkshire Police said the area around Meadowhall had been left gridlocked due to the flooding. South Yorkshire Police said the area around Meadowhall became gridlocked because of the condition.
The shopping centre, just off the M1, was due to host the annual Christmas Live event on Thursday featuring acts including Ella Henderson, Tom Zanetti, Jonas Blue. The shopping centre, just off the M1, was due to host its Christmas Live event on Thursday featuring acts including Ella Henderson, Tom Zanetti, Jonas Blue.
But the show was called off at the last minute amid a torrential downpour. But it was called off at the last minute amid a torrential downpour.
Ian Margerison was one of those trapped at Meadowhall. Speaking on Twitter he said he feared he might be "camping" there all night. Ian Margerison, one of those trapped at Meadowhall, said on Twitter he feared he might be "camping" there all night.
Police originally advised shoppers in Meadowhall not to leave amid the deluge. Police originally advised shoppers not to leave amid the deluge.
But at about 20:40 GMT the force tweeted to say people were being "supported to leave" the centre. But at about 20:45 the force tweeted to say people were being "supported to leave" the centre.
Harmony Harrop, 14, was one of the hundreds of people trapped in Meadowhall. Harmony Harrop, 14, was one of the hundreds of people trapped at the centre.
She said: "We have been talking to security and they said it wasn't safe to go outside."She said: "We have been talking to security and they said it wasn't safe to go outside."
Harmony said one of her friends had called her father but due to the traffic problems, he had spent four hours trying to reach the shopping centre.Harmony said one of her friends had called her father but due to the traffic problems, he had spent four hours trying to reach the shopping centre.
Grandmother Olive Wilson, 69, from Barnsley was at Meadowhall with her family when they became trapped because of the weather. Grandmother Olive Wilson, 69, from Barnsley was at Meadowhall with her family when they became trapped.
She said she and her family were looking at staying at a nearby hotel if they were unable to make the journey back to Barnsley. She said she and her family were looking at staying at a nearby hotel if they were unable to travel back to Barnsley.
Sheffield is one of the worst-hit places in England with a number of roads left impassable to traffic, cars stranded in floodwater and many routes gridlocked. Speaking to the Sheffield Star, a spokesman for the shopping centre said people were welcome to stay for their own safety.
The council has closed Millhouses Park where a 14-year-old boy was swept to his death in the River Sheaf during the devastating floods in the city in 2007. "For anyone who prefers to stay with us in the centre they are very welcome to do so," he said.
BBC Yorkshire climate correspondent Paul Hudson said the heavy rain should start to ease after midnight in South Yorkshire, but persist in parts of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire overnight. "We encourage everyone to stay safe in these extreme weather conditions."
Elsewhere, Nottinghamshire Police said 35 homes had been evacuated in Bank End Close, Mansfield just after 17:00 "following concerns for the safety of people living in the houses" after a mudslide. BBC Yorkshire climate correspondent Paul Hudson said the rain should start to ease after midnight in South Yorkshire, but persist in parts of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire overnight.
Drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
Heavy rainfall has also closed several roads in Leicestershire, while homes at Whiston near Rotherham have also been flooded.Heavy rainfall has also closed several roads in Leicestershire, while homes at Whiston near Rotherham have also been flooded.
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The A1 northbound is closed between B6325 Great North Road (North Muskham) and A6075 Ashvale Road (Tuxford Junction, Tuxford) in Nottinghamshire.The A1 northbound is closed between B6325 Great North Road (North Muskham) and A6075 Ashvale Road (Tuxford Junction, Tuxford) in Nottinghamshire.
One lane of the M1 southbound has been closed between junction 40 near Ossett and 39 at Denby Dale. One lane of the M1 southbound has been closed, between junction 40 near Ossett and 39 at Denby Dale.
Rail firm Northern has issued "do not travel" advice for passengers using three routes.Rail firm Northern has issued "do not travel" advice for passengers using three routes.
Flooding has closed the lines between Sheffield and Gainsborough, Sheffield and Lincoln and Hebden Bridge and Manchester Victoria. Flooding has forced the closure of lines between Sheffield and Gainsborough, Sheffield and Lincoln and Hebden Bridge and Manchester Victoria.
Rotherham Central and Kiveton Park railway stations are also closed due to flooding and all lines between Todmorden and Rochdale are also blocked. Trains are also not stopping at Hadfield in Derbyshire. Rotherham Central and Kiveton Park railway stations are also closed, with all lines between Todmorden and Rochdale blocked. Trains are also not stopping at Hadfield in Derbyshire.
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