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Persistent rain across some parts of southern England has caused a second day of flooding problems, with a West Sussex village evacuated and a school's pupils forced to miss exams.Persistent rain across some parts of southern England has caused a second day of flooding problems, with a West Sussex village evacuated and a school's pupils forced to miss exams.
Police and firefighters used boats to move people from 250 homes in Elmer, near Bognor Regis, after days of rain.Police and firefighters used boats to move people from 250 homes in Elmer, near Bognor Regis, after days of rain.
More rain is forecast across England and Wales and the Environment Agency has issued 38 flood alerts.More rain is forecast across England and Wales and the Environment Agency has issued 38 flood alerts.
BBC Weather says showers in affected areas could continue into Wednesday. BBC Weather said Wednesday could see heavy showers in western areas.
Four more serious flood warnings were issued in south-east and eastern England.Four more serious flood warnings were issued in south-east and eastern England.
More heavy rain is forecast for parts of Wales and the south-west, east and south-east of England. More heavy showers are forecast for parts of Wales and south-west England and the West Midlands.
The Met Office said this could lead to 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 surface water flooding, particularly in west Wales, where the ground has been saturated by recent heavy rain.
As yet, there are no severe flood warnings - the highest alert. As yet, there are no severe flood warnings - the highest alert, meaning there is a danger to life.
Caravan rescue Abandoned mines
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.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:Rain and surface water flooding on Tuesday caused more disruption around the country, including:
  • More than 20 people have been rescued from flooded caravans at two holiday parks in West Sussex after heavy rainfall
  • Another 16 people had to be rescued from the Sussex Beach holiday park in Bracklesham
  • Fire crews across West Sussex dealt with more than 650 emergency calls in 18 hours - the same number they usually receive in a month
  • Seven schools in Bognor Regis and Chichester are closed, with another two partly closed, because of the conditions
  • Felpham Community College was also closed and exams cancelled after roads there became too dangerous to use
  • Kent County Cricket Club was forced to move its match against Sussex to Canterbury
  • More than 20 Kent bathing beaches remain closed after raw sewage was discharged into the sea following heavy rain at the end of May
  • Riverside Festival - a free music festival in Oxfordshire - has been postponed because of flooding concerns
  • More than 20 people have been rescued from flooded caravans at two holiday parks in West Sussex after heavy rainfall
  • Another 16 people had to be rescued from the Sussex Beach holiday park in Bracklesham
  • Fire crews across West Sussex dealt with more than 650 emergency calls in 18 hours - the same number they usually receive in a month
  • Seven schools in Bognor Regis and Chichester are closed, with another two partly closed, because of the conditions
  • Felpham Community College was also closed and exams cancelled after roads there became too dangerous to use
  • Kent County Cricket Club was forced to move its match against Sussex to Canterbury
  • More than 20 Kent bathing beaches remain closed after raw sewage was discharged into the sea following heavy rain at the end of May
  • Riverside Festival - a free music festival in Oxfordshire - has been postponed because of flooding concerns
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. BBC Weather forecaster Holly Green warned of localised, heavy downpours in western areas on Wednesday, which could cause flooding.
It warned that showers in these areas would continue into Wednesday. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Wednesday for south-west England and Wales.
'Yet to peak' Swollen rivers
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 with an average of 439mm.
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