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Widespread flood warnings are still in force across the UK, with more downpours expected on Sunday.	Widespread flood warnings are still in force across the UK, with more downpours expected on Sunday.
Rain is expected in Northern Ireland, parts of Wales, north-west England and south-west Scotland later.	Rain is expected in Northern Ireland, parts of Wales, north-west England and south-west Scotland later.
~~There are currently more than 88 warnings and about ~~225~~ ~~alerts~~ in force in England and Wales, with 11 alerts and 10 ~~warnings~~ in Scotland.~~	There are currently more than href="http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/31618.aspx" title="Environment Agency" >81 warnings and about 197 alerts in force in England and Wales, with href="http://www.sepa.org.uk/flooding.aspx" title="Scotttish Environment Protection Agency" >11 alerts and 10 warnings in Scotland.
Forecasters say there is a "good chance" that 2012 will be the wettest year in the UK since records began.	Forecasters say there is a "good chance" that 2012 will be the wettest year in the UK since records began.
And for much of the UK, the final weekend of the year will close in the same manner that characterised the previous 12 months.	And for much of the UK, the final weekend of the year will close in the same manner that characterised the previous 12 months.
"There are a few showers at the moment in the west and then as we head into the latter part of the afternoon, we will see rain spreading into parts of Northern Ireland, parts of Wales, north-west England and south-west Scotland," said BBC weather forecaster Steve Cleaton.	"There are a few showers at the moment in the west and then as we head into the latter part of the afternoon, we will see rain spreading into parts of Northern Ireland, parts of Wales, north-west England and south-west Scotland," said BBC weather forecaster Steve Cleaton.
Winds will also be strong, especially in the north-west of the UK, turning very windy overnight, he said.	Winds will also be strong, especially in the north-west of the UK, turning very windy overnight, he said.
Rain and winds will be widespread on Monday, but things should improve by the evening, when many people should be able to venture out to celebrate the New Year in dry conditions.	Rain and winds will be widespread on Monday, but things should improve by the evening, when many people should be able to venture out to celebrate the New Year in dry conditions.
After days of flooding that brought parts of the UK to a standstill, river and groundwater levels are still high in many areas.	After days of flooding that brought parts of the UK to a standstill, river and groundwater levels are still high in many areas.
England's south-west, south-east and Midlands regions will continue to be affected, as well as large chunks of Wales, the Environment Agency said.	England's south-west, south-east and Midlands regions will continue to be affected, as well as large chunks of Wales, the Environment Agency said.
Its flood risk manager, Katharine Evans, said: "With more heavy rain forecast, it is still as important as ever to be prepared for flooding, keep up to date with the latest warnings and if you are at risk, to move valuable items to safety.	Its flood risk manager, Katharine Evans, said: "With more heavy rain forecast, it is still as important as ever to be prepared for flooding, keep up to date with the latest warnings and if you are at risk, to move valuable items to safety.
"Our teams will continue to work around the clock to protect communities from flooding, and we would urge people to stay safe by not walking or driving through flood water."	"Our teams will continue to work around the clock to protect communities from flooding, and we would urge people to stay safe by not walking or driving through flood water."
Met Office figures show that 2012 will go down as one of the wettest years since records began in 1910 and it could yet be the wettest.	Met Office figures show that 2012 will go down as one of the wettest years since records began in 1910 and it could yet be the wettest.
On Friday, the Met Office said just 46mm (2in) of rain was needed to fall before 31 December to break the record for the UK, with 1,291.2mm (50in) having been recorded between 1 January and 26 December.	On Friday, the Met Office said just 46mm (2in) of rain was needed to fall before 31 December to break the record for the UK, with 1,291.2mm (50in) having been recorded between 1 January and 26 December.
A new record has already been set for England, with 1,095.8mm falling in 2012 up to Boxing Day.	A new record has already been set for England, with 1,095.8mm falling in 2012 up to Boxing Day.
Buses continue to replace trains between Liskeard and Looe in Cornwall, and the line is not expected to reopen until New Year's Day at the earliest, National Rail said.	Buses continue to replace trains between Liskeard and Looe in Cornwall, and the line is not expected to reopen until New Year's Day at the earliest, National Rail said.
Services also continue to be disrupted between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth, and Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple.	Services also continue to be disrupted between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth, and Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple.
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