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| Flood warning as snow thaws | Flood warning as snow thaws |
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| Flooding is possible this weekend from heavy rain and snow melting in slightly warmer temperatures, the Environment Agency has warned. | Flooding is possible this weekend from heavy rain and snow melting in slightly warmer temperatures, the Environment Agency has warned. |
| The agency said there was a risk of some localised flooding from drains, especially in Wales and west England, but homes were unlikely to be affected. | The agency said there was a risk of some localised flooding from drains, especially in Wales and west England, but homes were unlikely to be affected. |
| The Met Office said heavy rain would move in from the west accompanied by strong to gale force winds on Saturday. | The Met Office said heavy rain would move in from the west accompanied by strong to gale force winds on Saturday. |
| The Environment Agency has 15 flood watches in place. | The Environment Agency has 15 flood watches in place. |
| Meanwhile, an 11-year-old girl has died in Lancashire after apparently slipping on ice outside her primary school. | Meanwhile, an 11-year-old girl has died in Lancashire after apparently slipping on ice outside her primary school. |
| Naeemah Achha suffered serious head injuries in the fall in Blackburn on Thursday. She was taken to Manchester Children's Hospital where she died on Friday. | Naeemah Achha suffered serious head injuries in the fall in Blackburn on Thursday. She was taken to Manchester Children's Hospital where she died on Friday. |
| Drainage systems | Drainage systems |
| Five flood watches have been issued in Wales and three each in the Anglian region and the Midlands. | Five flood watches have been issued in Wales and three each in the Anglian region and the Midlands. |
| There are two in the South West and one each in the North East and the Thames area. | There are two in the South West and one each in the North East and the Thames area. |
| The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has five "flood watches" north of the border. | The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has five "flood watches" north of the border. |
| An Environment Agency spokesman said: "We are not currently expecting any major property flooding from rivers this weekend as they should have capacity to cope with forecast rainfall and snow melt. | An Environment Agency spokesman said: "We are not currently expecting any major property flooding from rivers this weekend as they should have capacity to cope with forecast rainfall and snow melt. |
| "However, people should be aware that there is a risk of some localised surface water flooding from overwhelmed drainage systems, particularly across Wales and western England. | "However, people should be aware that there is a risk of some localised surface water flooding from overwhelmed drainage systems, particularly across Wales and western England. |
| KEY TO FLOOD WARNINGS Severe Flood Warning: Severe flooding expected. There is extreme danger to life and property. Act now!Flood Warning: Flooding of homes and businesses is expected. Act now! Flood Watch: Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. Be aware, be prepared, watch out.All Clear: Previous flood watches or warnings are no longer in force for this area. Source: Environment Agency | KEY TO FLOOD WARNINGS Severe Flood Warning: Severe flooding expected. There is extreme danger to life and property. Act now!Flood Warning: Flooding of homes and businesses is expected. Act now! Flood Watch: Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. Be aware, be prepared, watch out.All Clear: Previous flood watches or warnings are no longer in force for this area. Source: Environment Agency |
| "The Environment Agency may issue flood watches and flood warnings for possible isolated river flooding in these areas, as heavy rain moves in from the south west on Friday evening. | "The Environment Agency may issue flood watches and flood warnings for possible isolated river flooding in these areas, as heavy rain moves in from the south west on Friday evening. |
| "Environment Agency teams are out on the ground checking for blockages in waterways, removing debris and checking flood defences as a precaution." | "Environment Agency teams are out on the ground checking for blockages in waterways, removing debris and checking flood defences as a precaution." |
| The Met Office said rainfall of 15mm to 25mm (0.6in-1in) was expected in some parts of the UK on Saturday, with up to 40mm (1.6in) on high ground. | The Met Office said rainfall of 15mm to 25mm (0.6in-1in) was expected in some parts of the UK on Saturday, with up to 40mm (1.6in) on high ground. |
| With melting snow and ground still frozen in places there was a risk of localised flooding, it added. | With melting snow and ground still frozen in places there was a risk of localised flooding, it added. |
| Temperatures are expected to fall again next week, bringing a risk of more snow and ice. | Temperatures are expected to fall again next week, bringing a risk of more snow and ice. |
| WEATHER AND TRAVEL INFO Get the latest on school closures and travel problems via your BBC Local websiteCheck if snow is forecast in your area at BBC Weather Details of motorway and local road closures and public transport disruption are available at BBC Travel News For advice on handling difficult driving conditions, see the Highways Agency websiteFor information about severe weather warnings, see the Met Office websiteFor information about staying healthy in the cold weather, see the NHS Winter Health website Councils ignored cheap road salt BBC Local: Check your area Black ice causes multiple pile-up Warning after Snowdonia avalanche | WEATHER AND TRAVEL INFO Get the latest on school closures and travel problems via your BBC Local websiteCheck if snow is forecast in your area at BBC Weather Details of motorway and local road closures and public transport disruption are available at BBC Travel News For advice on handling difficult driving conditions, see the Highways Agency websiteFor information about severe weather warnings, see the Met Office websiteFor information about staying healthy in the cold weather, see the NHS Winter Health website Councils ignored cheap road salt BBC Local: Check your area Black ice causes multiple pile-up Warning after Snowdonia avalanche |
| Earlier, Greater Manchester Police said seven people were injured in a pile-up involving up to 10 cars on the frozen A627(M) motorway in Oldham. | Earlier, Greater Manchester Police said seven people were injured in a pile-up involving up to 10 cars on the frozen A627(M) motorway in Oldham. |
| Meanwhile, the Highways Agency and councils have cut their use of salt for gritting roads by half - up from the 25% cut agreed last week - to protect supplies. | Meanwhile, the Highways Agency and councils have cut their use of salt for gritting roads by half - up from the 25% cut agreed last week - to protect supplies. |
| Councillors in Leeds and neighbouring Kirklees warned they had less than two days' supply of salt left, while private salt firm Grittit has brought in security guards after 75 tonnes of material was taken from its depots nationwide. | Councillors in Leeds and neighbouring Kirklees warned they had less than two days' supply of salt left, while private salt firm Grittit has brought in security guards after 75 tonnes of material was taken from its depots nationwide. |
| Freezing conditions caused water pipes to split in many regions. Yorkshire Water has been taking 160 calls a day about the problem and has 75 teams repairing them. | Freezing conditions caused water pipes to split in many regions. Yorkshire Water has been taking 160 calls a day about the problem and has 75 teams repairing them. |
| Meanwhile, rescue teams in Snowdonia have warned about the dangers of avalanches after 500 tonnes of snow slid down a mountainside near Aber Falls. | Meanwhile, rescue teams in Snowdonia have warned about the dangers of avalanches after 500 tonnes of snow slid down a mountainside near Aber Falls. |
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