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Flooding hits northern England after torrential rain Flooding hits northern England after torrential rain
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Torrential rain has caused flooding across large areas of northern England, with some people being forced to leave their homes.Torrential rain has caused flooding across large areas of northern England, with some people being forced to leave their homes.
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued nearly 100 flood warnings and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has five in place.The Environment Agency (EA) has issued nearly 100 flood warnings and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has five in place.
Some homes in the Lancashire towns of Croston and Darwen were evacuated after nearby rivers burst their banks.Some homes in the Lancashire towns of Croston and Darwen were evacuated after nearby rivers burst their banks.
Up to 500 properties flooded overnight in north-west England, the EA said.Up to 500 properties flooded overnight in north-west England, the EA said.
A month's worth of rain has fallen in some parts of the country in the past 24 hours.A month's worth of rain has fallen in some parts of the country in the past 24 hours.
The EA mobilised staff across the North West to clear blockages and debris, monitor river levels and operate flood defences alongside emergency services.The EA mobilised staff across the North West to clear blockages and debris, monitor river levels and operate flood defences alongside emergency services.
EA flood risk manager Pete Fox said Lancashire and West Yorkshire were worst affected by the flooding.EA flood risk manager Pete Fox said Lancashire and West Yorkshire were worst affected by the flooding.
"A small number of people have been evacuated but, by and large, we issue warnings with enough time for people to protect their properties, move upstairs and hopefully minimise the damage," he told BBC Breakfast."A small number of people have been evacuated but, by and large, we issue warnings with enough time for people to protect their properties, move upstairs and hopefully minimise the damage," he told BBC Breakfast.
He said this month was set to become one of the wettest June's on record. "Our hearts go out to people who have had flooding, it's really not nice," he added. He said this month was set to become one of the wettest Junes on record. "Our hearts go out to people who have had flooding, it's really not nice," he added.
There are 98 flood warnings in place across northern England and 53 less severe flood alerts covering the North East, North West, the South West and Wales. SEPA has issued nine alerts. There are 95 flood warnings in place across northern England and 51 less severe flood alerts covering the North East, North West, the South West and Wales. SEPA has issued nine alerts.
The EA said the local authority in Croston had been distributing sandbags after the River Yarrow burst its banks. In other news:
  • Nine people were rescued from their cars after flash flooding in the Yorkshire Dales
  • A benefit concert is being staged for victims of the floods that hit parts of mid Wales earlier this month, as clean-up operations continue
  • Flash flooding hit households in Greater Manchester, where water was up to waist height in some areas
  • Firefighters in the Wigan area helped three people and a dog from their homes by boat, while six horses and four dogs were rescued from flooded allotments in Rochdale
  • The Great North Swim in Cumbria was postponed until Sunday due to strong winds and heavy rain
In the Lancashire town of Croston, the EA said the local authority had been distributing sandbags after the River Yarrow burst its banks.
"Croston has been cut off, the roads in and out," a spokeswoman said."Croston has been cut off, the roads in and out," a spokeswoman said.
Andrew Edmundsen, landlord of the local Black Horse pub, said: "At the moment we are an island. All three roads that lead in are flooded. If you're in you're in, if you're out you're out."Andrew Edmundsen, landlord of the local Black Horse pub, said: "At the moment we are an island. All three roads that lead in are flooded. If you're in you're in, if you're out you're out."
The EA spokeswoman said there had been reports of floods across Oldham, Wigan and near the River Darwen. The EA spokeswoman said there had been reports of floods across Oldham, Wigan and near the River Darwen. Evacuation centres have been set up in Darwen and Bacup.
Evacuation centres have been set up in Darwen and Bacup. Meanwhile, firefighters were called in to clear floodwater in Wigan, helping three people and a dog away from their properties by boat. Severe flooding also hit areas of West Yorkshire overnight, mainly in the Calderdale area, however firefighters said this had receded by dawn.
BBC reporter Dan Johnson said the River Calder had burst into the centre of West Yorkshire's Mytholmroyd, flooding businesses and homes.BBC reporter Dan Johnson said the River Calder had burst into the centre of West Yorkshire's Mytholmroyd, flooding businesses and homes.
The deluge also saw residents of a care home in Todmorden moved to the top floor of the building.The deluge also saw residents of a care home in Todmorden moved to the top floor of the building.
Firefighters in the Yorkshire Dales also had to rescue nine people from three cars following flash flooding on the A684.
Localised flash flooding also hit households in Greater Manchester where water was said to be waist height in some areas.
'Nasty conditions''Nasty conditions'
Flooding disrupted a number of train services in the north of England, with buses being used as replacement transport in some instances, according to National Rail.Flooding disrupted a number of train services in the north of England, with buses being used as replacement transport in some instances, according to National Rail.
Meanwhile, the Great North Swim in Cumbria was postponed until Sunday due to strong winds and heavy rain.
John Seymour from the AA's Special Operations Response Team said it was important people stayed out of the flood waters.John Seymour from the AA's Special Operations Response Team said it was important people stayed out of the flood waters.
"It's worth remembering that even if the water is fairly shallow, six inches of water flowing at six miles an hour, if you fall over in that you probably won't be able to stand up and you'll be swept downstream.""It's worth remembering that even if the water is fairly shallow, six inches of water flowing at six miles an hour, if you fall over in that you probably won't be able to stand up and you'll be swept downstream."
The Met Office has severe weather warnings in place for north-west England, the West Midlands, Strathclyde, south-west Scotland, Lothian Borders, Central, Tayside and Fife, East Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber and Northern Ireland.The Met Office has severe weather warnings in place for north-west England, the West Midlands, Strathclyde, south-west Scotland, Lothian Borders, Central, Tayside and Fife, East Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber and Northern Ireland.
It said the rain should clear northwards during Saturday morning before more rain in the afternoon and evening.It said the rain should clear northwards during Saturday morning before more rain in the afternoon and evening.
BBC Weather presenter Helen Willets said there had been in excess of 100mm of rain in north-west England on Friday, with some "really nasty conditions" still to come. BBC Weather presenter Helen Willets said there had been in excess of 100mm of rain in north-west England on Friday.
Forecasters said rain was now easing away from the North West, but more is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland later.
Festival-goers on the Isle of Wight were expected to see a brighter day after heavy rain on Thursday and Friday left thousands stranded in their cars and unable to get into Seaclose Park.Festival-goers on the Isle of Wight were expected to see a brighter day after heavy rain on Thursday and Friday left thousands stranded in their cars and unable to get into Seaclose Park.
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