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Trapped man dies amid flood chaos Three dead following flood chaos
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A man who became trapped in a flooded drain has died, as heavy rains continue to fall across England and Wales. Three people have died as heavy rains continue to fall across England, causing severe flooding.
Rescuers had battled to free the man in Hull, where officials declared a state of emergency amid torrential downpours. In Sheffield emergency services have been striving to rescue dozens of people stranded in the Brightside area.
A 28-year-old man died in Hull after becoming stuck in a drain despite the attempts of rescuers to free him.
Also in Sheffield, a body has been found in the hunt for a 13-year-old boy and a 68-year-old man died getting out of his car in the flooding.
Severe flood warnings are in force in many areas. Hundreds of homes were evacuated and cars abandoned in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.Severe flood warnings are in force in many areas. Hundreds of homes were evacuated and cars abandoned in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
In Sheffield emergency services were hunting a missing teenager and rescuing dozens of people stranded in buildings. Forecasters had said say there could be up to a month's rainfall within 24 hours, with up to 75mm in some areas.
Forecasters say there could be up to a month's rainfall within 24 hours, with up to 75mm in some areas.
Helicopter rescueHelicopter rescue
An area stretching from north-east Wales through the north Midlands, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire was expected to see more than 25mm of rain, with up to 75mm in a few parts.An area stretching from north-east Wales through the north Midlands, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire was expected to see more than 25mm of rain, with up to 75mm in a few parts.
Phil Rothwell, head of flood defence at the Environment Agency, said "unprecedented weather systems" were causing "very difficult circumstances".Phil Rothwell, head of flood defence at the Environment Agency, said "unprecedented weather systems" were causing "very difficult circumstances".
Monday's heavy rainsIn mapsMonday's heavy rainsIn maps
In South Yorkshire a police helicopter was travelling to Millhouses Park in Sheffield after reports of a young teenager falling into the River Sheaf. South Yorkshire Police say they have discovered a body in a swollen river in Millhouses Park in Sheffield, a quarter of a mile downstream from where a search was being carried out for a 13-year-old boy.
And three people were rescued by helicopter from a Sheffield building after they were stranded on the second floor of a Forgemasters factory in Brightside Lane.And three people were rescued by helicopter from a Sheffield building after they were stranded on the second floor of a Forgemasters factory in Brightside Lane.
Dozens of other people have also been stranded in the same area, rescue services said.Dozens of other people have also been stranded in the same area, rescue services said.
Bill Oliver, 53, an electrical engineer, left the Brightside complex on foot wearing two dustbin liners after abandoning his car.Bill Oliver, 53, an electrical engineer, left the Brightside complex on foot wearing two dustbin liners after abandoning his car.
"It's the speed with which the water is moving - that can knock you off your feet," he said."It's the speed with which the water is moving - that can knock you off your feet," he said.
In Leeds roads became flooded making even short journeys impossible, livestock came under threat as fields flooded in Gloucestershire, and north Wales was also affected.
Waters are continuing to rise overnight on the river at Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire.
In Lincolnshire, a nine-year-old boy was earlier rescued by passers-by from the swollen River Lud in Louth.In Lincolnshire, a nine-year-old boy was earlier rescued by passers-by from the swollen River Lud in Louth.
KEY ROAD PROBLEMS M62 West Yorkshire: Between J30 and J31M621 Leeds: Exit slip road J1A616 South Yorkshire: Between the M1 and the A61M1 Sheffield: Slip roads J34 BBC TravelKEY ROAD PROBLEMS M62 West Yorkshire: Between J30 and J31M621 Leeds: Exit slip road J1A616 South Yorkshire: Between the M1 and the A61M1 Sheffield: Slip roads J34 BBC Travel
And in Derbyshire, a rescue helicopter and fire crews were travelling to Staveley after reports of a man stuck up a tree.And in Derbyshire, a rescue helicopter and fire crews were travelling to Staveley after reports of a man stuck up a tree.
Forecasters said that June's average rainfall of about 50mm could fall in many places during a period of 24 hours.Forecasters said that June's average rainfall of about 50mm could fall in many places during a period of 24 hours.
South-east England escaped the worst downpours, with rain only delaying the start of play at Wimbledon.
Music fans leaving the site of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset - parts of which were left awash after heavy rain throughout the three-day event - have been experiencing more wet conditions and delays as they head home.
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 weather: Your pictures Send us your experiencesThe weather: Your pictures Send us your experiences
The man who has died in Hull had become trapped in neck-deep water when he went to help his grandfather clear a flooded drain in the Hessle area.The man who has died in Hull had become trapped in neck-deep water when he went to help his grandfather clear a flooded drain in the Hessle area.
Glenn Ramsden, from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, said the man slipped and got his foot caught in a metal grate.Glenn Ramsden, from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, said the man slipped and got his foot caught in a metal grate.
Rescuers, including police divers, spent several hours battling to free the man, thought to be his 20s, but were unable to save him.Rescuers, including police divers, spent several hours battling to free the man, thought to be his 20s, but were unable to save him.
Mr Ramsden said: "It's been an absolutely desperate operation to save this man, but at the end of the day we couldn't do it."Mr Ramsden said: "It's been an absolutely desperate operation to save this man, but at the end of the day we couldn't do it."
Homes evacuatedHomes evacuated
Meanwhile, dozens of people were evacuated from their homes in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Sheffield and the Halton area of Leeds.Meanwhile, dozens of people were evacuated from their homes in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Sheffield and the Halton area of Leeds.
About 100 people in Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, 60 homes and businesses in Louth, Lincolnshire, 200 residents of Winn Gardens, Sheffield, and 70 houses in the Halton area of Leeds were affected, with occupants moving to emergency centres.About 100 people in Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, 60 homes and businesses in Louth, Lincolnshire, 200 residents of Winn Gardens, Sheffield, and 70 houses in the Halton area of Leeds were affected, with occupants moving to emergency centres.
In Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the fire service has been inundated with reports of flood water entering cellars in shops and homes, and in nearby Gloucester fire crews rescued 50 dogs and 20 cats stranded in kennels. In Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the fire service was inundated with reports of flood water entering cellars in shops and homes, and in nearby Gloucester fire crews rescued 50 dogs and 20 cats stranded in kennels.
Further south in Bideford, north Devon, heavy rain caused streams to overflow their banks, flooding properties.Further south in Bideford, north Devon, heavy rain caused streams to overflow their banks, flooding properties.
Schools were advised to close early in Shropshire and many across the country could remain closed on Tuesday. The Environment Agency has issued 18 severe flood warnings and 113 standard flood warnings.
The Environment Agency has issued 11 severe flood warnings and 80 standard flood warnings.
Severe warnings are in place in north-east England, the Midlands and over much of the east of the country.Severe warnings are in place in north-east England, the Midlands and over much of the east of the country.
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