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There are warnings of possible flooding in southern England and Wales with heavy rain forecast to continue. There are warnings of possible floods in southern England and Wales with heavy rain forecast to continue.
The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts in 51 areas - 42 in south-east England. A number of roads are closed. The Environment Agency is monitoring its flood alerts, with 51 areas under watch - 40 in south-east England.
Seven flood warnings are in place; six for the South East, including parts of the River Mole on the Surrey/Sussex border, and one in the Anglia region.Seven flood warnings are in place; six for the South East, including parts of the River Mole on the Surrey/Sussex border, and one in the Anglia region.
The Met Office is warning of heavy rain in parts of Wales and the south-west, east and south-east of England. Heavy rain is forecast for parts of Wales and the south-west, east and south-east of England.
It said this could lead to localised surface water flooding, particularly in west Wales, where the ground has been saturated by recent heavy rain. The Met Office said this could lead to localised surface water flooding, particularly in west Wales, where the ground has been saturated by recent heavy rain.
There are no severe flood warnings - the highest alert.There are no severe flood warnings - the highest alert.
Environment Agency Wales earlier said it did not expect further flooding, but that heavy rain could disrupt the clean-up operation from weekend flooding.Environment Agency Wales earlier said it did not expect further flooding, but that heavy rain could disrupt the clean-up operation from weekend flooding.
As the clean-up continues, scientists are to investigate whether severe flooding near Aberystwyth has contaminated land with harmful metals from abandoned mines.
River banks that have stored toxic metals such as lead, zinc and cadmium for generations, could have been eroded and the toxins washed down stream, polluting land, animals and crops.
On Saturday about 1,000 people were moved to safety from flooding in mid-Wales, with an estimated 150 rescued.On Saturday about 1,000 people were moved to safety from flooding in mid-Wales, with an estimated 150 rescued.
On Monday, Wiggonholt in West Sussex received the entire average rainfall for June in 24 hours.On Monday, Wiggonholt in West Sussex received the entire average rainfall for June in 24 hours.
BBC Weather said the rain would continue to ease after the weekend but that there would be heavy showers, particularly in Wales and the South West on Tuesday. It warned showers in these areas would continue into Wednesday. BBC Weather said there would be heavy showers, particularly in Wales and the South West of England on Tuesday. It warned showers in these areas would continue into Wednesday.
The Environment Agency has warned people to check its website for information on the latest situation. It "strongly" advised the public to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through floodwaters.The Environment Agency has warned people to check its website for information on the latest situation. It "strongly" advised the public to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through floodwaters.
Five flood alerts - where flooding is possible - were issued in the Anglian region, two in the Midlands, one in the northeast and three in southwest. Eighteen flood warnings had been removed.
The weather is affecting roads in various parts of the country and the BBC's Travel Unit has full details of delays and incidents on its website:The weather is affecting roads in various parts of the country and the BBC's Travel Unit has full details of delays and incidents on its website:
  • The A27 in West Sussex has reopened in both directions after being closed by flooding
  • The A22 in West Sussex has been closed northbound at the B2110 Lewes Road junction because of flooding
  • Sections of the A259 West Sussex have been closed due to flooding in both directions in North Bersted, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and Middleton-On-Sea
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  • The A283 West Sussex in Washington is partially blocked in both directions
  • The A284 West Sussex is closed in both directions in Lyminster
  • The A285 West Sussex is closed in Coultershaw Bridge in both directions
  • The A22 in West Sussex has been closed northbound at the B2110 Lewes Road junction because of flooding
  • The A283 West Sussex in Washington is partially blocked in both directions
  • The A284 West Sussex is closed in both directions in Lyminster
  • The A285 West Sussex is closed in Coultershaw Bridge in both directions
  • The M3 southbound in Hampshire has two lanes closed with queueing traffic between Fleet Services and J5, A287 (Hook) because of flooding.
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Four people were rescued from their cars in two separate flood-related incidents in the Hampshire village of Southwick on Monday.Four people were rescued from their cars in two separate flood-related incidents in the Hampshire village of Southwick on Monday.
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Northern Ireland Water has said it has responded to more than 20 flooding incidents during heavy rain on Monday.
The worst-hit areas were south Belfast and Lisburn.
A man also had to be rescued by firefighters after his car became stuck in a flood in Waterlooville, Hampshire.A man also had to be rescued by firefighters after his car became stuck in a flood in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
Flooding also prompted the diversion of emergency cases at Worthing Hospital, West Sussex, to neighbouring Brighton and Chichester for several hours overnight.Flooding also prompted the diversion of emergency cases at Worthing Hospital, West Sussex, to neighbouring Brighton and Chichester for several hours overnight.
The Met Office said the UK was still below its average rainfall for the time of year.The Met Office said the UK was still below its average rainfall for the time of year.
Between January and May, 392.5mm of rain fell across the country, compared to an average of 439mm.Between January and May, 392.5mm of rain fell across the country, compared to an average of 439mm.
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