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Heavy snow is causing disruption to transport and schools across the UK, with heavy rainfall bringing flooding to the south-west of England.Heavy snow is causing disruption to transport and schools across the UK, with heavy rainfall bringing flooding to the south-west of England.
In Devon and Cornwall homes have flooded, while one has one partially collapsed following a landslip. Rescue teams are searching for a woman at a house which partially collapsed after a landslip in Looe, Cornwall.
There are 18 flood warnings in the South West, with Met Office warnings for snow covering much of the UK.There are 18 flood warnings in the South West, with Met Office warnings for snow covering much of the UK.
Hundreds of schools around the UK have been closed while 50,000 customers in Northern Ireland are without power. More than 1,000 schools around the UK have been closed while 50,000 customers in Northern Ireland are without power.
BBC forecasters said the snow would cause travel disruption across northern parts of the UK on Friday, with some 20cm-40cm (8in-16in) falling in places.BBC forecasters said the snow would cause travel disruption across northern parts of the UK on Friday, with some 20cm-40cm (8in-16in) falling in places.
Roads in northern parts of Wales, the Midlands into the Pennines, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland would be the worst affected, while gale force winds would blow snow and drifts across trans-Pennine routes, they said.Roads in northern parts of Wales, the Midlands into the Pennines, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland would be the worst affected, while gale force winds would blow snow and drifts across trans-Pennine routes, they said.
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Meanwhile, flooding is affecting parts of southern Cornwall and Devon, with some areas predicted to see 50-75mm of rain falling in a 24-48-hour period.Meanwhile, flooding is affecting parts of southern Cornwall and Devon, with some areas predicted to see 50-75mm of rain falling in a 24-48-hour period.
Heavy snow could continue into Saturday and Sunday. The warnings come just over a week before the start of British Summer Time.Heavy snow could continue into Saturday and Sunday. The warnings come just over a week before the start of British Summer Time.
Sgt Dave Opara, from Devon and Cornwall Police, said: "There has been a considerable amount of rainfall across the force area.
"There will be more to come throughout the night so the situation is not going to get much better too soon."
As well as setting flood warnings, which mean "flooding is expected, immediate action required," in the South West, the Environment Agency also has 80 flood alerts, meaning "flooding is possible, be prepared," across England.As well as setting flood warnings, which mean "flooding is expected, immediate action required," in the South West, the Environment Agency also has 80 flood alerts, meaning "flooding is possible, be prepared," across England.
Spokesman Ben Johnstone said: "We strongly urge people to sign up to flood warnings on the Environment Agency website, keep a close eye on local weather forecasts and be prepared for possible flooding."Spokesman Ben Johnstone said: "We strongly urge people to sign up to flood warnings on the Environment Agency website, keep a close eye on local weather forecasts and be prepared for possible flooding."
People should not try to wade or drive through any deep water, he added.People should not try to wade or drive through any deep water, he added.
Hampden warningHampden warning
The Met Office has one amber warning, which means "be prepared," for rain for some southern parts of Cornwall and Devon.The Met Office has one amber warning, which means "be prepared," for rain for some southern parts of Cornwall and Devon.
There are two amber warnings for snow in place, one for parts of the north Midlands, north-east Wales and north-west England, and another for parts of Northern Ireland.There are two amber warnings for snow in place, one for parts of the north Midlands, north-east Wales and north-west England, and another for parts of Northern Ireland.
There are also yellow warnings, meaning "be aware," in place for areas including parts of eastern Scotland and parts of south-west Scotland.There are also yellow warnings, meaning "be aware," in place for areas including parts of eastern Scotland and parts of south-west Scotland.
Belfast International Airport has warned passengers there could be delays on Friday and Saturday because of heavy rain and snow.
Scotland has already borne the brunt of heavy snowfall, which made driving conditions hazardous and forced the closure of more than 100 schools earlier this week.Scotland has already borne the brunt of heavy snowfall, which made driving conditions hazardous and forced the closure of more than 100 schools earlier this week.
Transport Scotland urged fans travelling to the World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Wales at Glasgow's Hampden stadium on Friday night to check travel information throughout the day in case of disruption.Transport Scotland urged fans travelling to the World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Wales at Glasgow's Hampden stadium on Friday night to check travel information throughout the day in case of disruption.
AA head of operations Darron Burness, meanwhile, has warned of "a real witches' brew of driving wind, rain and snow" for drivers across the UK.AA head of operations Darron Burness, meanwhile, has warned of "a real witches' brew of driving wind, rain and snow" for drivers across the UK.
"Drivers should be well prepared as even short journeys can quickly turn bad," he said."Drivers should be well prepared as even short journeys can quickly turn bad," he said.
"Wherever you're going, take plenty of warm layers, check the travel reports before heading out and stick to the main roads where possible.""Wherever you're going, take plenty of warm layers, check the travel reports before heading out and stick to the main roads where possible."
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