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Flood and heavy rain warnings for England Flood and heavy rain warnings for England
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Severe weather warnings and flood alerts are in place across England as residents begin to assess the damage caused to their homes by flooding.Severe weather warnings and flood alerts are in place across England as residents begin to assess the damage caused to their homes by flooding.
The Met Office has forecast heavy rain for the East, South West and South East of England including London.The Met Office has forecast heavy rain for the East, South West and South East of England including London.
In England 33 flood alerts and one flood warning have been issued by the Environment Agency.In England 33 flood alerts and one flood warning have been issued by the Environment Agency.
Across the country homes, roads and a hospital have all been flooded with train services also affected.Across the country homes, roads and a hospital have all been flooded with train services also affected.
Debris on motorwayDebris on motorway
In North Yorkshire fire engines were called in to pump water out of properties after flash flooding.In North Yorkshire fire engines were called in to pump water out of properties after flash flooding.
Incidents were reported in the village of Boroughbridge, while there was flooding in 15 homes in the Badger Hill district of York.Incidents were reported in the village of Boroughbridge, while there was flooding in 15 homes in the Badger Hill district of York.
The Environment Agency said a flood alert was in place for the River Foss in York.The Environment Agency said a flood alert was in place for the River Foss in York.
Several homes were flooded in West Yorkshire as well where the rain also led to the partial closure of a motorway.Several homes were flooded in West Yorkshire as well where the rain also led to the partial closure of a motorway.
The M1 was closed between junctions 48 and 45 southbound and between junctions 43 and 46 northbound after flooding left debris on the carriageways.The M1 was closed between junctions 48 and 45 southbound and between junctions 43 and 46 northbound after flooding left debris on the carriageways.
Police said the closure followed at least three collisions. The road was reopened at 03:00 BST.Police said the closure followed at least three collisions. The road was reopened at 03:00 BST.
In east Leeds, firefighters pumped water from flooded homes after drains backed up in Swillington and Garforth where some residents spent the night away from their homes.In east Leeds, firefighters pumped water from flooded homes after drains backed up in Swillington and Garforth where some residents spent the night away from their homes.
A hospital and homes in West Sussex were flooded after heavy rain overnight.A hospital and homes in West Sussex were flooded after heavy rain overnight.
Fire crews were called to Worthing Hospital at 23:31 BST on Sunday where there was up to 3ft (0.9m) of water in the basement and lift shaft.Fire crews were called to Worthing Hospital at 23:31 BST on Sunday where there was up to 3ft (0.9m) of water in the basement and lift shaft.
More than 20 basement flats on the seafront were evacuated in Littlehampton after flooding.More than 20 basement flats on the seafront were evacuated in Littlehampton after flooding.
No one was injured but people are being urged to stay out of floodwater which is 4ft (1.2m) deep because there is a danger of lifted manhole covers and water contaminated with sewage.No one was injured but people are being urged to stay out of floodwater which is 4ft (1.2m) deep because there is a danger of lifted manhole covers and water contaminated with sewage.
A temporary rest centre has been set up at the town's Inspire Leisure Centre.A temporary rest centre has been set up at the town's Inspire Leisure Centre.
Also in West Sussex rescue teams were deployed to move a flock of 40 sheep to higher ground after reports they were at risk from rising flood waters at Kirdford, near Petworth.
In Sheffield the A61 Penistone Road currently has one lane closed northbound at the A6102 Parkside Road junction because of flooding.In Sheffield the A61 Penistone Road currently has one lane closed northbound at the A6102 Parkside Road junction because of flooding.
Also in the city, firefighters diverted flood water, which was heading towards an electrical sub-station in Middlewood Drive East.Also in the city, firefighters diverted flood water, which was heading towards an electrical sub-station in Middlewood Drive East.
Water was pumped from 12 flooded homes in the Beeston Square area of Athersley North, Barnsley.Water was pumped from 12 flooded homes in the Beeston Square area of Athersley North, Barnsley.
Across South Yorkshire the fire service received 75 flood-related calls.Across South Yorkshire the fire service received 75 flood-related calls.
In East Yorkshire there is a flood alert on the River Foulness and Market Weighton canal.In East Yorkshire there is a flood alert on the River Foulness and Market Weighton canal.
In London train services have been affected with First Capital Connect trains not stopping at Moorgate due to flooding on the escalator.In London train services have been affected with First Capital Connect trains not stopping at Moorgate due to flooding on the escalator.
Services on South West Trains have been disrupted between Shepperton and London Waterloo due to flooding at Fulwell, in south-west London.Services on South West Trains have been disrupted between Shepperton and London Waterloo due to flooding at Fulwell, in south-west London.
There are also delays of up to 30 minutes on Southern trains between Horsham and Sutton, south London, due to flooding at Ockley.There are also delays of up to 30 minutes on Southern trains between Horsham and Sutton, south London, due to flooding at Ockley.
Homes were also flooded in the capital.Homes were also flooded in the capital.
Sasher Thomas, from South Norwood, Croydon said she was forced to move out of her second floor flat overnight.Sasher Thomas, from South Norwood, Croydon said she was forced to move out of her second floor flat overnight.
She said at about 22:00 BST on Sunday she started to find leaks and began putting buckets out.She said at about 22:00 BST on Sunday she started to find leaks and began putting buckets out.
"I tried putting them everywhere but eventually just had to leave," she said. "My furniture is all damaged.""I tried putting them everywhere but eventually just had to leave," she said. "My furniture is all damaged."
She added about nine residents had to leave the block of flats which is owned by a housing association.She added about nine residents had to leave the block of flats which is owned by a housing association.
"I've had no sleep at all overnight because I've had nowhere to go," she said."I've had no sleep at all overnight because I've had nowhere to go," she said.
"I'm trying to get hold of my housing association but it's proving difficult. I just want to go back home.""I'm trying to get hold of my housing association but it's proving difficult. I just want to go back home."
The Environment Agency advised people to be alert for disruption from possible flooding across parts of southern England.The Environment Agency advised people to be alert for disruption from possible flooding across parts of southern England.
There are amber warnings for Hampshire and Berkshire where between 20 and 60mm of rain is predicted.There are amber warnings for Hampshire and Berkshire where between 20 and 60mm of rain is predicted.
In Wiltshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire yellow warnings have been issued with the potential of a month's rainfall in just a few hours.In Wiltshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire yellow warnings have been issued with the potential of a month's rainfall in just a few hours.