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Severe weather has flooded homes, closed schools and is causing chaos for thousands of travellers across England.Severe weather has flooded homes, closed schools and is causing chaos for thousands of travellers across England.
Floods have closed many main roads and disrupted rail services. Forecasters have issued severe weather warnings across most of the country.Floods have closed many main roads and disrupted rail services. Forecasters have issued severe weather warnings across most of the country.
Meanwhile, a man died when he became trapped in a flooding drain near Hull.Meanwhile, a man died when he became trapped in a flooding drain near Hull.
And Dame Shirley Bassey's helicopter had to land at a school after being caught in bad weather, following her performance at Glastonbury Festival.And Dame Shirley Bassey's helicopter had to land at a school after being caught in bad weather, following her performance at Glastonbury Festival.
The opening of the Wimbledon tennis tournament was also delayed by rain. The opening of the Wimbledon tennis tournament was held up by rain, and festival-goers have been delayed leaving Glastonbury in Somerset.
Forecasters have warned of gales and downpours dumping up to a month's rain in the next 24 hours. Several rivers are at risk of flooding.Forecasters have warned of gales and downpours dumping up to a month's rain in the next 24 hours. Several rivers are at risk of flooding.
The flood risk is being exacerbated because the ground is already saturated from last week's rain.The flood risk is being exacerbated because the ground is already saturated from last week's rain.
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The worst weather is expected across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where twice the average June rainfall has already fallen. The worst weather is being experienced across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire where twice the average June rainfall has already fallen.
Nina Ridge from the BBC Weather Centre said an area of low pressure was responsible.Nina Ridge from the BBC Weather Centre said an area of low pressure was responsible.
"It is moving very slowly and is really just sitting there adding to the totals," she said."It is moving very slowly and is really just sitting there adding to the totals," she said.
Drivers have got to slow down - you must take account of the surface conditions Jill Risdale, Highways Agency Drivers have got to slow down - you must take account of the surface conditions Jill Risdale, Highways Agency class="" href="either url here">Man trapped in drain dies
Fire and rescue services from the South West to Humberside have reported hundreds of calls from people affected by flooding.Fire and rescue services from the South West to Humberside have reported hundreds of calls from people affected by flooding.
Among them was the fatal incident in Hull where emergency crews and police divers tried to rescue a man whose foot became trapped in a manhole in Astral Close, Hessle.Among them was the fatal incident in Hull where emergency crews and police divers tried to rescue a man whose foot became trapped in a manhole in Astral Close, Hessle.
Heavy rain has caused streams to overflow their banks, flooding homes in north Devon with 2ft (60cm) of water. Heavy rain caused streams to overflow their banks, flooding homes in north Devon and a motorist was injured when a tree fell on his car near Exeter.
A motorist was taken to hospital after a tree fell on his car at Cowley near Exeter. In Gloucestershire, a number of schools and roads were closed and 70 dogs had to be rescued from a flooded kennels in Gloucester.
In Gloucestershire, a number of schools and roads were closed and 70 dogs were rescued from a flooded kennels in Gloucester. Power cuts
There were several accidents on the M5 and M4 in the West Country.There were several accidents on the M5 and M4 in the West Country.
Jill Risdale from the Highways Agency said: "Drivers have got to slow down. You must take account of the surface conditions - there's a lot of surface water and spray."Jill Risdale from the Highways Agency said: "Drivers have got to slow down. You must take account of the surface conditions - there's a lot of surface water and spray."
Many roads are impassable. Picture by Sean Hudson
Hundreds of homes were left without electricity in Herefordshire when power lines came down. Flooded roads left some villages cut off.Hundreds of homes were left without electricity in Herefordshire when power lines came down. Flooded roads left some villages cut off.
Floods closed dozens of schools and roads in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Many roads are impassable. Picture by Sean Hudson
Fifty homes and businesses in Louth had to be evacuated and a man became trapped by his foot in a man-hole at Hessle with water rising around him. Dozens of schools and roads in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire closed and hundreds of homes have been flooded.
In Middlesbrough, the re-opening of the town's Transporter Bridge has been delayed for two days because rain hampered repair work. In Louth, a boy was dragged to safety from a swollen river by passers by.
In Middlesbrough, the re-opening of the town's Transporter Bridge was delayed for two days because rain hampered repair work.
Environment Agency flood warnings are in place for the Anglian, Midlands, North East and Thames regions.Environment Agency flood warnings are in place for the Anglian, Midlands, North East and Thames regions.
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On the railways, Central Trains, Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains have all warned of disruption to services due to the weather.On the railways, Central Trains, Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains have all warned of disruption to services due to the weather.
The opening day of Wimbledon, south-west London, was delayed by rain. The Centre Court roof has been removed for redevelopment work. At Glastonbury, police and organisers handed out 3,000 foil blankets to people awaiting transport from the rain-soaked site.
At Glastonbury in Somerset, thousands of music fans were attempting to leave the site after a weekend of heavy rain and liquid mud. Dame Shirley Bassey was being flown from her set at the festival when her helicopter was forced to land at Collingwood College, Camberley, Surrey.
Dame Shirley Bassey was being flown from her set at the festival when the helicopter was forced to land at Collingwood College, Camberley, Surrey.
The singer was given a cup of tea by a local resident.The singer was given a cup of tea by a local resident.