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Flooding in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham Flooding in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham
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Homes have been evacuated and train services disrupted, as heavy downpours continue across parts of the UK. Over 200 homes have been flooded and train services disrupted as heavy rain continues across parts of the UK.
About 70 areas in England and Wales are being warned to expect flooding, with northern England the worst affected.About 70 areas in England and Wales are being warned to expect flooding, with northern England the worst affected.
Some areas could see 50mm (1.97ins) of rain - an average fortnight's worth - by the day's end, the Met Office said.Some areas could see 50mm (1.97ins) of rain - an average fortnight's worth - by the day's end, the Met Office said.
In Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham 200 homes were evacuated, while some parents have been asked to consider keeping children at home. Elsewhere, flooding has closed sections of major roads, with href="/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-19708285" title="Flooding traps 100 drivers on A1" >more than 100 vehicles trapped on a 30-mile stretch of the A1 in North Yorkshire.
Northumberland County Council made the request after Durham and Northumbria Police warned of dangerous driving conditions, describing many routes as "impassable". The road is expected to stay shut in both directions between junction 49 (Dishforth) and junction 60 (Bradbury) for most of Tuesday.
Elsewhere, flooding has closed sections of major roads, with more than 100 vehicles trapped on a 30-mile stretch of the A1 in North Yorkshire. In href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-19710257" >Morpeth, Northumberland, homes were evacuated and 37 residents rescued by fire services because of flooding on the River Wansbeck and there are reports of travel disruption.
North Yorkshire Fire Service said it had dealt with about 100 calls, particularly from the Catterick, Richmond and Harrogate areas, and rescued six people from their cars overnight.
In the West Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge, which flooded twice in the summer, the river levels are rising, prompting fears of fresh flooding. Homes have not been evacuated but the Environment Agency said it had teams and pumps on standby to tackle flooding.In the West Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge, which flooded twice in the summer, the river levels are rising, prompting fears of fresh flooding. Homes have not been evacuated but the Environment Agency said it had teams and pumps on standby to tackle flooding.
Cleveland Police have declared a major incident due to weather conditions, with around 29 properties in Stockton evacuated by the emergency services as water levels rose to around four feet.Cleveland Police have declared a major incident due to weather conditions, with around 29 properties in Stockton evacuated by the emergency services as water levels rose to around four feet.
Durham Police advised employers "to let staff leave work early today to minimise the disruption on the roads during rush hour," while Northumbria Police advised commuters to stagger their journeys.
In England, the Environment Agency has issued 78 flood warnings - indicating flooding is expected - for the Midlands, the North East and North West. There is one in place for Wales.In England, the Environment Agency has issued 78 flood warnings - indicating flooding is expected - for the Midlands, the North East and North West. There is one in place for Wales.
There are 151 less serious flood alerts - indicating flooding is possible - for many parts of England and Wales.There are 151 less serious flood alerts - indicating flooding is possible - for many parts of England and Wales.
In Scotland, there are eight flood warnings, mostly for the Borders, while in Northern Ireland there is no flood warning system but the Met Office has warned of persistent rain and gales.In Scotland, there are eight flood warnings, mostly for the Borders, while in Northern Ireland there is no flood warning system but the Met Office has warned of persistent rain and gales.
The adverse conditions are also affecting many other parts of the UK. In other developments:The adverse conditions are also affecting many other parts of the UK. In other developments:
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An Environment Agency spokeman said: "We are reminding people not to walk in flood water, and not to drive through flood water because people have to be rescued and it provides a challenge for emergency services who could be deployed elsewhere, and it's very dangerous."An Environment Agency spokeman said: "We are reminding people not to walk in flood water, and not to drive through flood water because people have to be rescued and it provides a challenge for emergency services who could be deployed elsewhere, and it's very dangerous."
The Met Office has issued amber severe weather warnings, a warning to be prepared for severe weather, in the East Midlands; north-east England; north-west England; Wales; West Midlands; and Yorkshire and Humber.The Met Office has issued amber severe weather warnings, a warning to be prepared for severe weather, in the East Midlands; north-east England; north-west England; Wales; West Midlands; and Yorkshire and Humber.
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.
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On Monday, some parts of Britain experienced the equivalent of a month's rainfall in 24 hours on Monday and 70mph winds, causing disruption and lengthy delays to rail services in the South West, the Midlands, northern England and Wales.On Monday, some parts of Britain experienced the equivalent of a month's rainfall in 24 hours on Monday and 70mph winds, causing disruption and lengthy delays to rail services in the South West, the Midlands, northern England and Wales.
Some areas saw up to 50mm of rain up to 18:00 BST, and a further 25mm to midnight, with 5mm falling every hour in many areas.Some areas saw up to 50mm of rain up to 18:00 BST, and a further 25mm to midnight, with 5mm falling every hour in many areas.
The Met Office says the average monthly rainfall varies across the UK but in London the September average is 49mm, for Plymouth it is 78mm, Yorkshire 74mm, Ayrshire 131mm, Londonderry 94mm and Northumberland 74mm.The Met Office says the average monthly rainfall varies across the UK but in London the September average is 49mm, for Plymouth it is 78mm, Yorkshire 74mm, Ayrshire 131mm, Londonderry 94mm and Northumberland 74mm.
On Sunday, a 30-year-old woman died at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, south-west London, after being hit by a falling tree branch.On Sunday, a 30-year-old woman died at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, south-west London, after being hit by a falling tree branch.
The heavy rain in the UK this week is due to an area of low pressure which has moved north across the country from the Bay of Biscay and is now off the north-east coast, forecasters say.The heavy rain in the UK this week is due to an area of low pressure which has moved north across the country from the Bay of Biscay and is now off the north-east coast, forecasters say.
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