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Flooding continues to threaten hundreds of homes Flooding continues to threaten hundreds of homes
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Residents in up to 500 properties in north Wales have been advised to leave their homes after the River Elwy broke its banks - and forecasters say the threat of floods remains in many areas.Residents in up to 500 properties in north Wales have been advised to leave their homes after the River Elwy broke its banks - and forecasters say the threat of floods remains in many areas.
An emergency centre has been set up at a leisure centre in St Asaph after water levels overtopped flood defences.An emergency centre has been set up at a leisure centre in St Asaph after water levels overtopped flood defences.
In North Yorkshire, more than 50 houses in Pickering are currently under threat from rising water levels. There are two severe flood warnings on the Elwy and about 200 flood warnings in the rest of England and Wales.
About 200 flood warnings are in force in England and Wales. In North Yorkshire, more than 50 houses in Pickering are under threat.
There was more heavy rain in northern England and north Wales overnight and there are fears saturated ground could lead to further flooding and travel disruption. But the rain is expected to ease through the day.There was more heavy rain in northern England and north Wales overnight and there are fears saturated ground could lead to further flooding and travel disruption. But the rain is expected to ease through the day.
Water has entered some homes in St Asaph with levels said to be 2-3ft (60-90cm) in places. In St Asaph, water has entered about 100 homes with levels said to be 2-3ft (60-90cm) in places.
Some residents have been rescued by lifeboats and fire crews after becoming trapped in their homes.
The flooding risk is also affecting the north Wales villages of Abergele, Llanfairtalhaiarn, Llangernyw and Llansannan.The flooding risk is also affecting the north Wales villages of Abergele, Llanfairtalhaiarn, Llangernyw and Llansannan.
Inspector Mark Davies, from North Wales Police, said: "The Environment Agency tell us water levels are rising and getting worse.Inspector Mark Davies, from North Wales Police, said: "The Environment Agency tell us water levels are rising and getting worse.
"We haven't had any reports of people in severe difficulty but it has been distressing for people flooded in their own homes.""We haven't had any reports of people in severe difficulty but it has been distressing for people flooded in their own homes."
Residents have also been evacuated from their homes as the threat of flooding increases in Ruthin, 15 miles away, where Denbighshire County Council say up to 400 properties are potentially at risk.
In other developments:In other developments:
  • In Cornwall, the A39 at Perranarworthal is closed in both directions because of flooding and a poor road surface. And levels at Cornwall's largest natural lake, lake Loe Pool, are 1m above normal
  • Flooding is also continuing to affect East Coast rail routes including between Durham and York, and between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Newcastle. East Coast Trains says there is flooding on the line six miles south of Darlington
  • Concerns have been raised that there will be further flooding as the River Severn is expected to reach its peak in Gloucester later but levels in Tewkesbury are said to have stabilised
  • The River Ouse in York is also being monitored, with water levels expected to rise during the day. The river burst its banks on Monday, affecting riverside buildings, although the situation is said to be less severe than flooding in September
  • North Yorkshire County Council estimates 50 roads are closed because of flooding
  • The latest href="http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/144449.aspx" >Environment Agency data shows 940 homes have suffered flooding since last Wednesday
  • Floodgates have gone up in Upton, in Worcestershire, following a £4.5m flood alleviation scheme which was completed in the summer
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson denied talks between the government and insurers about providing affordable premiums in areas at high risk of flooding had "stalled".Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson denied talks between the government and insurers about providing affordable premiums in areas at high risk of flooding had "stalled".
The Association of British Insurers had said discussions about extending the existing agreement obliging insurers to provide cover while the government continues to improve flood defences were at "crisis point".The Association of British Insurers had said discussions about extending the existing agreement obliging insurers to provide cover while the government continues to improve flood defences were at "crisis point".
The Environment Agency >which has issued 197 flood warnings - which say flooding is expected and immediate action required; up from 185 on Monday night. The Environment Agency >has 192 flood warnings in force - which say flooding is expected and immediate action is required - up from 185 on Monday night.
There are also 246 less severe flood alerts, which indicate that people should prepare for possible flooding. There are also 231 less severe flood alerts, which indicate that people should prepare for possible flooding.
The agency warned that "large, slow responding rivers" - particularly the Thames, Trent and Severn - would continue to rise over the next few days. The agency said levels in the River Nene in Northamptonshire have "rise significantly".
It warned that "large, slow responding rivers" - particularly the Thames, Trent and Severn - would continue to rise over the next few days. Officials have deployed mobile defences to protect properties in Oxford.
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It said the risk of groundwater flooding - when levels of water in the ground rise above surface levels - was high in some parts of the country, "notably Dorset". "Groundwater levels in Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset, also continue to rise and could result in flooding of properties and the A35 trunk road," it added.
"Further flooding is expected in the next 24 hours and communities across north-east England, north Wales and Northamptonshire are urged to remain especially vigilant," Paul Mustow, head of its flood incident management, said.
Two flood warnings for the Scottish Borders have now been lifted by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and there are none in Northern Ireland.Two flood warnings for the Scottish Borders have now been lifted by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and there are none in Northern Ireland.
Holly Green, of the BBC's Weather Centre, said that while conditions were easing there had been a few hours of persistent rainfall. BBC Weather forecaster Philip Avery said that while the rainy conditions were easing there had been a few hours of persistent showers overnight and there was still a risk of flooding.
She said the rain on Tuesday would tend to become more showery in nature and it was an improving picture. The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" warning for heavy rain in North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber but conditions are expected to be improved in other areas, he said.
On Monday, closures, delays and safety warnings affected dozens of A-roads, while cancellations and delays also hit some national rail services.On Monday, closures, delays and safety warnings affected dozens of A-roads, while cancellations and delays also hit some national rail services.
South-west England, where hundreds of homes were flooded at the weekend, was among a number of areas suffering considerable disruption to rail services on Monday.
On the roads, some of the worst-hit areas on Monday were in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.On the roads, some of the worst-hit areas on Monday were in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.
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