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Storm Dennis: No let-up as flood warnings continue Storm Dennis: No let-up as flood warnings continue
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Flood warnings remain in place across the UK after parts of north-west England experienced more than a month's worth of rain in the last 24 hours.Flood warnings remain in place across the UK after parts of north-west England experienced more than a month's worth of rain in the last 24 hours.
Two areas in Cumbria, Seathwaite and Honister Pass, recorded more rain than the county's February average of 112mm.Two areas in Cumbria, Seathwaite and Honister Pass, recorded more rain than the county's February average of 112mm.
Nearly 100 flood warnings remain across the UK, six of them severe in England, meaning there is a danger to life. Nearly 100 flood warnings remain across the UK - six of them in England severe, meaning there is a danger to life.
There has also been travel disruption after floods blocked a major rail route between England and Scotland. The severe warnings are across the Midlands near the Welsh border around the Rivers Lugg, Severn and Wye.
The Environment Agency said there was a "heightened flood risk" across the Midlands, with severe warnings in place near the Welsh border around the Rivers Lugg, Severn and Wye.
'I could hear someone shouting''I could hear someone shouting'
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes due to floods, with the worst-affected areas including south Wales, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes due to floods, with the worst-affected areas including south Wales, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.
In Gloucestershire, a man has told of how he waded into floodwater to rescue a woman who had been trapped on the roof of her submerged car for 12 hours.In Gloucestershire, a man has told of how he waded into floodwater to rescue a woman who had been trapped on the roof of her submerged car for 12 hours.
Mark Smith, 51, told the Victoria Derbyshire programme: "I could hear someone shouting for help. She was half in the car and half in the water.Mark Smith, 51, told the Victoria Derbyshire programme: "I could hear someone shouting for help. She was half in the car and half in the water.
"I just pulled her up and cuddled her to keep warm; it seemed like forever and a day."I just pulled her up and cuddled her to keep warm; it seemed like forever and a day.
In Brecon, firefighters rescued a woman who was clinging to a branch in a fast-flowing river.In Brecon, firefighters rescued a woman who was clinging to a branch in a fast-flowing river.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced criticism from opposition parties for not visiting flood-hit communities.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced criticism from opposition parties for not visiting flood-hit communities.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was showing his "true colours by his absence", adding that the prime minister was sending a "clear message" by not convening the government's emergency committee, Cobra.Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was showing his "true colours by his absence", adding that the prime minister was sending a "clear message" by not convening the government's emergency committee, Cobra.
Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price also questioned why Mr Johnson had not convened Cobra.Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price also questioned why Mr Johnson had not convened Cobra.
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack said his union had been raising the issue of long-term planning to deal with extreme weather events for years, but had found the government's response to be "lacklustre".Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack said his union had been raising the issue of long-term planning to deal with extreme weather events for years, but had found the government's response to be "lacklustre".
On Wednesday, business minister Nadhim Zahawi told Sky News the prime minister was focused on getting "money out the door" to businesses and local authorities in affected communities.On Wednesday, business minister Nadhim Zahawi told Sky News the prime minister was focused on getting "money out the door" to businesses and local authorities in affected communities.
"He wants to help people by getting funding to them," Mr Zahawi said."He wants to help people by getting funding to them," Mr Zahawi said.
Environment Secretary George Eustice said the government was investing £2.6bn in flood defences.Environment Secretary George Eustice said the government was investing £2.6bn in flood defences.
There was heavy rain across northern and western parts of Britain overnight and during Thursday.There was heavy rain across northern and western parts of Britain overnight and during Thursday.
In Cumbria, in Honister Pass, 178mm of rain fell in 24 hours, while in Seathwaite 158mm of rain was recorded.In Cumbria, in Honister Pass, 178mm of rain fell in 24 hours, while in Seathwaite 158mm of rain was recorded.
According to the Environment Agency, England has already received 141% of its average February rainfall so far this month.According to the Environment Agency, England has already received 141% of its average February rainfall so far this month.
River levels in the Colne, Ribble, Calder, Aire, Trent, Severn, Wye, Lugg, and Derwent all set new records in recent days, it added.River levels in the Colne, Ribble, Calder, Aire, Trent, Severn, Wye, Lugg, and Derwent all set new records in recent days, it added.
Travel disruption Earlier, floods led to disruption across parts of the rail network, affecting Avanti West Coast, Northern and TransPennine Express services and some routes in Wales.
There has also been disruption on train services in parts of the UK as a result of the severe weather.
The West Coast Main Line was closed between Carlisle and Lancaster on Thursday morning following severe wet weather, affecting Avanti West Coast, Northern and TransPennine Express services.
Network Rail warned of major disruption on rail lines between Preston and Carlisle on Thursday after heavy rain flooded the tracks between Oxenholme and Penrith.
Flooding has also been causing disruption some routes in Wales, where several lines remain closed.
Meanwhile, charity the RSPCA said animal rescue officers had been called out more than 200 times in the past 72 hours - including for "dramatic rescues" of 60 sheep, horses, a swan and chickens.Meanwhile, charity the RSPCA said animal rescue officers had been called out more than 200 times in the past 72 hours - including for "dramatic rescues" of 60 sheep, horses, a swan and chickens.
Actor Michael Sheen, from Neath Port Talbot, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help flooded communities in south Wales.Actor Michael Sheen, from Neath Port Talbot, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help flooded communities in south Wales.
"The devastation that Storm Dennis has left behind is very real and thousands of people across the UK have lost everything," said Mr Sheen, 51."The devastation that Storm Dennis has left behind is very real and thousands of people across the UK have lost everything," said Mr Sheen, 51.
What to do if you're at risk of floodingWhat to do if you're at risk of flooding
The Environment Agency's flood warnings mean "immediate action" is required. But what should you do? Here's what the agency suggests:The Environment Agency's flood warnings mean "immediate action" is required. But what should you do? Here's what the agency suggests:
For more information, check the BBC Weather website and your BBC Local Radio station for regular updates.For more information, check the BBC Weather website and your BBC Local Radio station for regular updates.
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