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| Summer storm: Further rain due amid flooding fears | Summer storm: Further rain due amid flooding fears |
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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. | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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: | 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: | 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. | 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. | It warned showers in these areas would continue into Wednesday. |
| 'Further flood alerts' | 'Further flood alerts' |
| 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. | 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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| Have you been issued a flood warning? Have you been affected by the floods? Are you taking part in the clean up? Send us your comments using the form below. | Have you been issued a flood warning? Have you been affected by the floods? Are you taking part in the clean up? Send us your comments using the form below. |
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