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~~Commuters hit by heavy rain and high winds in UK~~	Rain, floods and wind batter parts of the UK
2012-09-24 19:00:14 UTC	2012-09-24 21:00:34 UTC (about 2 hours later)
Torrential rain and 70mph winds have been causing flooding and transport chaos across parts of the UK.	Torrential rain and 70mph winds have been causing flooding and transport chaos across parts of the UK.
The south-west and Wales have seen some of the worst weather, and forecasters are predicting a month's worth of rain inside 24 hours for many areas.	The south-west and Wales have seen some of the worst weather, and forecasters are predicting a month's worth of rain inside 24 hours for many areas.
~~Firefighters in ~~Avon~~ said they ~~had~~ attended some 200 flood-related incidents, rescuing nine people.~~	Firefighters in the Bristol area said they attended some 200 flood-related incidents, rescuing nine people.
Three schools in Shropshire were closed and a Somerset village was cut off by flooding.	Three schools in Shropshire were closed and a Somerset village was cut off by flooding.
North Wales Police urged motorists not to make unnecessary journeys due to high levels of surface water on the roads.	North Wales Police urged motorists not to make unnecessary journeys due to high levels of surface water on the roads.
And in Flintshire, an animal rescue centre was flooded.	And in Flintshire, an animal rescue centre was flooded.
The rail network has been badly hit by heavy rain, with delays or suspensions to trains in Devon and Cornwall and the West Coast Main Line.	The rail network has been badly hit by heavy rain, with delays or suspensions to trains in Devon and Cornwall and the West Coast Main Line.
There are 25 flood warnings and 140 alerts in England and Wales, and flood alerts in nine areas of Scotland. Northern Ireland is also set to be hit.	There are 25 flood warnings and 140 alerts in England and Wales, and flood alerts in nine areas of Scotland. Northern Ireland is also set to be hit.
The Met Office said up to 100mm (4in) of rain could fall over parts of northern and central England, north and east Wales over 24 hours.	The Met Office said up to 100mm (4in) of rain could fall over parts of northern and central England, north and east Wales over 24 hours.
It has amber severe weather warnings in: central Scotland, Tayside and Fife; East Midlands; Grampian; London; south-east England; north-east England; north-west England; Northern Ireland; south-west Scotland; Lothian and Borders; south-west England; Wales; West Midlands; and Yorkshire and Humber.	It has amber severe weather warnings in: central Scotland, Tayside and Fife; East Midlands; Grampian; London; south-east England; north-east England; north-west England; Northern Ireland; south-west Scotland; Lothian and Borders; south-west England; Wales; West Midlands; and Yorkshire and Humber.
These warnings advise people to be prepared for severe weather.	These warnings advise people to be prepared for severe weather.
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Less severe yellow warnings - indicating that people should be aware - are in place for much of the rest of the UK.	Less severe yellow warnings - indicating that people should be aware - are in place for much of the rest of the UK.
Alison Baptiste, national flood risk manager at the Environment Agency, said: "We are already seeing travel disruption due to the wet weather and could well see flooding across the country this week.	Alison Baptiste, national flood risk manager at the Environment Agency, said: "We are already seeing travel disruption due to the wet weather and could well see flooding across the country this week.
"We strongly urge people to sign up to flood warnings, keep a close eye on local weather forecasts and be prepared for the possibility of flooding.	"We strongly urge people to sign up to flood warnings, keep a close eye on local weather forecasts and be prepared for the possibility of flooding.
"We also ask that people stay safe by staying away from swollen rivers and not attempting to drive through floodwater."	"We also ask that people stay safe by staying away from swollen rivers and not attempting to drive through floodwater."
Denis McCann, of Avon Fire and Rescue Service, said there had been widespread flooding of properties and roads throughout the area.	Denis McCann, of Avon Fire and Rescue Service, said there had been widespread flooding of properties and roads throughout the area.
An NHS Blood and Transplant centre was among several buildings affected by flooding at the North Bristol Business Park in Filton, Bristol.	An NHS Blood and Transplant centre was among several buildings affected by flooding at the North Bristol Business Park in Filton, Bristol.
"We are assessing the developing situation, but have activated our contingency plans, in order to maintain a service to hospitals in the area," a spokeswoman said.	"We are assessing the developing situation, but have activated our contingency plans, in order to maintain a service to hospitals in the area," a spokeswoman said.
In other developments:	In other developments:
Drivers have been warned to expect some disruption with heavy rain and strong winds forecast across parts of Scotland Flood alerts have been issued in Wales, as more heavy rain is forecast, and an animal rescue centre in Flintshire has been flooded Severe weather - including strong winds and rain - is forecast for Northern Ireland Heavy rain has led to flooding and disruption on roads in parts of Somerset, Gloucestershire and Bristol, and rail services are also affected Firefighters helped a motorist who was stuck in flood water to safety in Caergwrle, between Wrexham and Mold, in north Wales Three schools in Shropshire are closed due to flooding All trains between Great Malvern and Hereford were cancelled after rain caused part of the embankment to subside, while there is major travel disruption in Devon and Cornwall, with some London trains suspended The village of Chew Magna in Somerset was cut off by flooding after heavy rain Train lines in the west of Cheshire were badly affected, with services to Liverpool and north Wales suspended West Coast Main Line train services experienced delays, and long queues were reported at Crewe station The Highways Agency said surface water flooding caused delays on the A49 near Ludlow, Shropshire Heavy rain disrupted rail services between Exeter and Bristol Severe flooding was reported in Wedmore, near Wells, Somerset, with water up to 3ft deep in some homes	Drivers have been warned to expect some disruption with heavy rain and strong winds forecast across parts of Scotland Flood alerts have been issued in Wales, as more heavy rain is forecast, and an animal rescue centre in Flintshire has been flooded Severe weather - including strong winds and rain - is forecast for Northern Ireland Heavy rain has led to flooding and disruption on roads in parts of Somerset, Gloucestershire and Bristol, and rail services are also affected Firefighters helped a motorist who was stuck in flood water to safety in Caergwrle, between Wrexham and Mold, in north Wales Three schools in Shropshire are closed due to flooding All trains between Great Malvern and Hereford were cancelled after rain caused part of the embankment to subside, while there is major travel disruption in Devon and Cornwall, with some London trains suspended The village of Chew Magna in Somerset was cut off by flooding after heavy rain Train lines in the west of Cheshire were badly affected, with services to Liverpool and north Wales suspended West Coast Main Line train services experienced delays, and long queues were reported at Crewe station The Highways Agency said surface water flooding caused delays on the A49 near Ludlow, Shropshire Heavy rain disrupted rail services between Exeter and Bristol Severe flooding was reported in Wedmore, near Wells, Somerset, with water up to 3ft deep in some homes
The weather system over the UK is described by the BBC Weather Centre as a deep area of low pressure.	The weather system over the UK is described by the BBC Weather Centre as a deep area of low pressure.
BBC weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "The weather has already had an impact on some parts of the country. It is only the start of the story, I'm afraid to say.	BBC weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "The weather has already had an impact on some parts of the country. It is only the start of the story, I'm afraid to say.
"While the rain has eased a bit across southern areas where we've seen the worst of the conditions so far, the bulk of the rain is going to remain in the northern half of the UK, in the Midlands, north Wales and southern Scotland.	"While the rain has eased a bit across southern areas where we've seen the worst of the conditions so far, the bulk of the rain is going to remain in the northern half of the UK, in the Midlands, north Wales and southern Scotland.
"There will be a disruption to travel and increasing risk of flooding as well."	"There will be a disruption to travel and increasing risk of flooding as well."
Police said a 30-year-old woman was killed by a falling tree branch on Sunday at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, south-west London, during rain and gusts of wind close to 30mph.	Police said a 30-year-old woman was killed by a falling tree branch on Sunday at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, south-west London, during rain and gusts of wind close to 30mph.
The New Zealand Herald quoted the country's foreign affairs ministry confirming the woman was a New Zealander living in London.	The New Zealand Herald quoted the country's foreign affairs ministry confirming the woman was a New Zealander living in London.
A statement issued by Kew Gardens, which is closed to the public as a precaution, said their "deepest sympathy is with family and friends".	A statement issued by Kew Gardens, which is closed to the public as a precaution, said their "deepest sympathy is with family and friends".
The Met Office said there was going to be a big change in the weather compared to what the country experienced during the first part of September.	The Met Office said there was going to be a big change in the weather compared to what the country experienced during the first part of September.

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