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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 drain in Hull, and a boy aged 13 is missing in Sheffield.
And Dame Shirley Bassey's helicopter had to land at a school after being caught in bad weather, following her performance at Glastonbury Festival. Heavy rain forced Dame Shirley Bassey's helicopter to land, as she returned from her set at Glastonbury Festival.
The opening of the Wimbledon tennis tournament was held up by rain, and festival-goers have been delayed leaving Glastonbury in Somerset.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 being experienced 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 Man trapped in drain diesDrivers have got to slow down - you must take account of the surface conditions Jill Risdale, Highways Agency Man trapped in drain dies
In Sheffield, a search is underway for 13-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwater from the River Sheaf in Millhouses Park.
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 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.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.
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 had to be rescued from a flooded kennels in Gloucester.
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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."
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.
Many roads are impassable. Picture by Sean HudsonMany roads are impassable. Picture by Sean Hudson
Dozens of schools and roads in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire closed and hundreds of homes have been flooded.Dozens of schools and roads in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire closed and hundreds of homes have been flooded.
In Louth, a boy was dragged to safety from a swollen river by passers by.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.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, GNER urged passengers not to use the East Coast Main Line because sections were closed.On the railways, GNER urged passengers not to use the East Coast Main Line because sections were closed.
Central Trains, Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains all warned of disruption.Central Trains, Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains all warned of disruption.
At Glastonbury, police and organisers handed out 3,000 foil blankets to people awaiting transport from the rain-soaked site.At Glastonbury, police and organisers handed out 3,000 foil blankets to people awaiting transport from the rain-soaked site.
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 her 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.