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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 40 areas under watch - 32 in south-east England. | |
Five flood warnings are in place; three in the south-east, including part of the River Colne in Hertfordshire, and two in the Anglia region. | |
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 eventually 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. |
Contaminated land | |
Environment Agency Wales earlier said it did not expect further flooding in the next 24 hours, 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. | 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. |
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. |
Rain and flooding has caused some disruption across the country, including the following incidents: | |
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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: | |
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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. | 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 asked 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. | |
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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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