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There are warnings of possible floods in southern England with heavy rain forecast in England and Wales. | There are warnings of possible floods in southern England with heavy rain forecast in England and Wales. |
The Environment Agency is monitoring flood alerts, with 39 areas under watch - 32 in south-east England. | The Environment Agency is monitoring flood alerts, with 39 areas under watch - 32 in south-east England. |
England also has four flood warnings in place; two in the South East, including the watercourse at the Aldingbourne Rife, and two in eastern England. | |
Heavy rain is forecast for 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. |
The Met Office said this could lead to some 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 some 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. |
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Environment Agency Wales said river levels were not expected to rise much further, but also warned that "heavy showers could lead to localised flooding of roads from blocked drains or small streams". | Environment Agency Wales said river levels were not expected to rise much further, but also warned that "heavy showers could lead to localised flooding of roads from blocked drains or small streams". |
On Saturday about 1,000 people were moved to safety from flooding in mid-Wales, with an estimated 150 rescued. | |
As the clean-up continues, scientists are to investigate whether severe flooding near Aberystwyth has contaminated land with harmful metals from abandoned mines. | 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. | 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. |
Rain and surface water flooding on Tuesday caused more disruption around the country, including: | |
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The adverse weather is also 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 adverse weather is also affecting roads in various parts of the country and the BBC's Travel Unit has full details of delays and incidents on its website: |
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BBC Weather said heavy showers would persist on Tuesday afternoon, particularly in Wales and south-west England. | |
It warned that showers in these areas would continue into Wednesday. | |
'Yet to peak' | |
The Environment Agency has urged people to remain vigilant and to check its website for the latest information. | The Environment Agency has urged people to remain vigilant and to check its website for the latest information. |
It "strongly" advised the public to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through floodwaters. | It "strongly" advised the public to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through floodwaters. |
Regional duty manager, Julia Simpson, said: "With rain forecast for every day this week and potentially heavy rainfall at the weekend, we want people to stay aware of the risk of further flooding. | Regional duty manager, Julia Simpson, said: "With rain forecast for every day this week and potentially heavy rainfall at the weekend, we want people to stay aware of the risk of further flooding. |
"Some rivers have stabilised, but others are yet to peak as the water moves through, so we could potentially see further flood alerts and flood warnings being issued. | "Some rivers have stabilised, but others are yet to peak as the water moves through, so we could potentially see further flood alerts and flood warnings being issued. |
She added: "We continue to work around the clock with our emergency partners and have been clearing trash screens, closing flood gates, operating flood storage areas, removing debris from known hotspots and warning and informing the public about the possibility of flooding." | |
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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