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More than 300 homes have been flooded and train services disrupted as heavy rain continues across parts of the UK.More than 300 homes have been flooded and train services disrupted as heavy rain continues across parts of the UK.
Hundreds of people are facing a night in temporary accommodation as 80 Environment Agency flood warnings remain in place.Hundreds of people are facing a night in temporary accommodation as 80 Environment Agency flood warnings remain in place.
Some areas were expected to see 50mm (2in) of rain - an average fortnight's worth - in a day, the Met Office said.Some areas were expected to see 50mm (2in) of rain - an average fortnight's worth - in a day, the Met Office said.
BBC weather forecaster Peter Gibbs said it was the most intense September storm for 30 years.
The Met Office said an area of low pressure measuring 973 millibars had been recorded near the coast of north-east England - the lowest in the UK for September since 1981.
Transport was disrupted with part of the A1 closed in North Yorkshire and the East Coast mainline hit.Transport was disrupted with part of the A1 closed in North Yorkshire and the East Coast mainline hit.
More than 100 vehicles were trapped on a 30-mile stretch of the A1 between junction 49 (Dishforth) and junction 60 (Bradbury), which remains closed.More than 100 vehicles were trapped on a 30-mile stretch of the A1 between junction 49 (Dishforth) and junction 60 (Bradbury), which remains closed.
The A1 northbound at Tritlington in Northumberland is also shut because of water running on to the road, police have said. The A1 northbound at Tritlington in Northumberland was also shut because of water running on to the road, police have said.
Among the areas worst hit by flooding were Morpeth, Durham, Rothbury, Chester-le-Street and Stockton-on-Tees.Among the areas worst hit by flooding were Morpeth, Durham, Rothbury, Chester-le-Street and Stockton-on-Tees.
Some 19 elderly residents at a council care home in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, had to be carried to safety by firefighters after it became swamped by 3ft (1m) of water.Some 19 elderly residents at a council care home in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, had to be carried to safety by firefighters after it became swamped by 3ft (1m) of water.
In England, the Environment Agency issued href="http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/31618.aspx" >79 flood warnings - indicating flooding is expected - for the Midlands, the North East and North West. There is one in place for Wales. There are 140 less serious flood alerts - indicating flooding is possible - for many parts of England and Wales. Travel disruption was caused in Scotland by heavy rain and winds of up to 70mph.
In Scotland, there are href="http://floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodupdates/" >seven 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 England, the Environment Agency issued href="http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/31618.aspx" >83 flood warnings - indicating flooding is expected - in England and Wales.
There are 139 less serious flood alerts, indicating flooding is possible.
In Scotland, there are flood warnings in five regions, while in Northern Ireland there is no flood warning system but the Met Office has warned of persistent rain and gales.
The Environment Agency warned that river levels would continue to rise into Wednesday along the River Ouse in Yorkshire and the River Severn, which could cause further flooding.
In other developments:In other developments:
Schools in some areas were advised to close early, employers were urged to send staff home early and commuters were asked to stagger their journeys to alleviate problems on the struggling transport network.Schools in some areas were advised to close early, employers were urged to send staff home early and commuters were asked to stagger their journeys to alleviate problems on the struggling transport network.
David Jordan, director of operations at the Environment Agency, said: "We urge people to keep up to date with the weather forecast and remain prepared for flooding in their area, sign up to receive free flood warnings and stay away from dangerous flood water."David Jordan, director of operations at the Environment Agency, said: "We urge people to keep up to date with the weather forecast and remain prepared for flooding in their area, sign up to receive free flood warnings and stay away from dangerous flood water."
Flooding minister Richard Benyon offered his support to local MPs in helping affected areas recover.Flooding minister Richard Benyon offered his support to local MPs in helping affected areas recover.
He said: "Right now we need to let the Environment Agency and emergency services get on with their jobs and I'd like to thank them for the tireless work they are doing to keep people safe and reduce the risk of further flooding."He said: "Right now we need to let the Environment Agency and emergency services get on with their jobs and I'd like to thank them for the tireless work they are doing to keep people safe and reduce the risk of further flooding."
The Met Office has issued amber severe weather warnings, 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, to "be prepared" for the East Midlands, north-east England, north-west England, Wales, the 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 many other parts of the UK.
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Parts of North Wales and northern England were expected to get 25mm to 50mm (1in to 2in) of rain during Tuesday. Among the worst hit places was Ravensworth, North Yorkshire, which had 89mm (3.5in) of rain in 24 hours and more than 100mm (4in) since Sunday.
Among the worst hit was Ravensworth, North Yorkshire, which had 89mm (3.5in) in 24 hours and more than 100mm (4in) since Sunday.
Meanwhile, an inquest was opened at West London Coroner's Court into the death of a woman struck by a falling tree branch in Kew Gardens on Sunday.Meanwhile, an inquest was opened at West London Coroner's Court into the death of a woman struck by a falling tree branch in Kew Gardens on Sunday.
New Zealand-born account manager Erena Wilson, 31, from London, died instantly when she was hit by the branch while walking in the gardens with friends.New Zealand-born account manager Erena Wilson, 31, from London, died instantly when she was hit by the branch while walking in the gardens with friends.
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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