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England floods: Wet weather set to move north England floods: Wet weather set to move north
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Flood warnings are in place across the whole of England as the heavy rain which hit the South West at the weekend moves north. Flood warnings are in place across the whole of England as the heavy rain that hit the South West at the weekend moves north.
There are currently 257 flood warnings across the country with the majority in the Midlands. There are currently 240 flood warnings across the country with the majority in the Midlands.
The Environment Agency has also issued more than 260 flood alerts. The Environment Agency has also issued more than 270 flood alerts.
This weekend 816 homes were flooded, mainly in south-west England. Thousands of motorists were rescued from waterlogged roads.This weekend 816 homes were flooded, mainly in south-west England. Thousands of motorists were rescued from waterlogged roads.
Woman killedWoman killed
Forecasters have warned the rain is likely to remain until Tuesday night.Forecasters have warned the rain is likely to remain until Tuesday night.
The storms have already caused devastation across large swathes of the country.The storms have already caused devastation across large swathes of the country.
A 21-year-old woman was killed and two people were injured by a falling tree in Western Way, Exeter, Devon, on Saturday as strong winds whipped southern England.A 21-year-old woman was killed and two people were injured by a falling tree in Western Way, Exeter, Devon, on Saturday as strong winds whipped southern England.
Breakdown services reported surges in flood-related callouts as roads across the country were closed due to standing water. Breakdown services reported surges in flood-related callouts as roads were closed due to standing water.
The AA answered about 12,000 breakdowns on Sunday, including almost 700 cases of people stuck in flood water or mud.
Nathan Hudson, general manager of West Midlands Ambulance Service, appealed for members of the public to stop endangering their own and rescue workers' lives.
He said: "People who attempt to pass through flooded roads are not only putting their own lives at risk, but also the lives of the emergency services staff who have to rescue them.
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"A little bit of common sense from the public will ensure that no-one's life is put in any unnecessary danger." Some residents in villages in the Tewkesbury area of Gloucestershire cut off by flood water have had to decide whether to be rescued or not.
Gloucestershire Police said they anticipate disruption on some of the county's roads during the early morning rush hour, with flooding possible on main routes in and out of Tewkesbury. Deputy chief fire officer Geoff Sallis, from the county's fire and rescue service, said people had been given the option of being brought "into safer areas" but most were choosing to stay at home.
Homes in Sturminster Marshall, in Dorset, were protected by a flood barrier around the village.
Resident Holly White said: "The road has turned to a river and the village green is a lake.
"Our main concern would be if the flood barrier doesn't hold - we don't need any more rain."
National Rail said the severe weather is disrupting services across the South West.National Rail said the severe weather is disrupting services across the South West.
Train services have also been hit by a landslide at Dawlish, in Devon.
John Baker, from Network Rail, said it could be mid-week before services improved.
He said: "We are struggling to get routes back up and running. Further flood damage on Saturday and Sunday has washed out more ballast from under the tracks."
Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Environment, is visiting the area around Cowley Bridge in Devon later.
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In other parts of England residents are beginning to clean up their homes, including in Cornwall where more than 100 properties were flooded.In other parts of England residents are beginning to clean up their homes, including in Cornwall where more than 100 properties were flooded.
Among the worst-hit places were Millbrook, Mevagissey, Polperro, Newlyn, Perranporth and Trenear near Helston.Among the worst-hit places were Millbrook, Mevagissey, Polperro, Newlyn, Perranporth and Trenear near Helston.
A clear-up is also being started in the Wiltshire town of Malmesbury.
Part of the High Street was cut off by waist-deep water and roads in and out of the town were closed.
Duncan Hadland said his home had been flooded up to skirting board level but added his was one of the least affected.
He said: "The carpets, washing machine and lino have all been ruined - we have insurance but we're not sure what they might pay out - if anything."
Chris Fawkes, from the BBC Weather Centre, said there had been about 60mm (2.5in) of rain in south-west England over the weekend.Chris Fawkes, from the BBC Weather Centre, said there had been about 60mm (2.5in) of rain in south-west England over the weekend.
He said: "A weather front will slowly move across north England and north Wales on Monday, and it's here that we are likely to see some further serious flooding."He said: "A weather front will slowly move across north England and north Wales on Monday, and it's here that we are likely to see some further serious flooding."
Up to 30mm of rain is expected to fall in pockets of the West Country with 40mm to 50mm possible in the North.Up to 30mm of rain is expected to fall in pockets of the West Country with 40mm to 50mm possible in the North.
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