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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.
Rescue teams are searching for a woman at a house which partially collapsed after a landslip in Looe, Cornwall.Rescue teams are searching for a woman at a house which partially collapsed after a landslip in Looe, Cornwall.
More than 1,000 schools around the UK are closed and around 40,000 properties in Northern Ireland are without power. More than 1,000 schools around the UK are closed and around 48,000 properties in Northern Ireland are without power.
Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Russia has been postponed until Saturday due to the heavy snowfall.Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Russia has been postponed until Saturday due to the heavy snowfall.
There are 12 flood warnings in the South West, with Met Office warnings for snow covering much of the UK.There are 12 flood warnings in the South West, with Met Office warnings for snow covering much of the UK.
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. Atrocious conditions can be expected on high ground, they said.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. Atrocious conditions can be expected on high ground, 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 added.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 added.
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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.
Specialist search teams, including one using a sniffer dog, have arrived at Veronica Flats in Sandplace Road, Looe, to see if anyone remains inside, after a landslip caused by torrential overnight rain. Susan Norman, aged in her 60s, who lives in one of the flats, is unaccounted for.Specialist search teams, including one using a sniffer dog, have arrived at Veronica Flats in Sandplace Road, Looe, to see if anyone remains inside, after a landslip caused by torrential overnight rain. Susan Norman, aged in her 60s, who lives in one of the flats, is unaccounted for.
Heavy snow is expected to continue into the night and Saturday across central swathes of the country, with a risk of snowfall hitting the home counties and north of London.Heavy snow is expected to continue into the night and Saturday across central swathes of the country, with a risk of snowfall hitting the home counties and north of London.
The warnings come just over a week before the start of British Summer Time.The warnings come just over a week before the start of British Summer Time.
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 81 flood alerts, meaning "flooding is possible, be prepared," across England.
Heavy rain has led to the cancellation of the popular world Pooh-sticks competition in Oxfordshire. Organisers hope to reschedule for later in the summer.Heavy rain has led to the cancellation of the popular world Pooh-sticks competition in Oxfordshire. Organisers hope to reschedule for later in the summer.
Environment Agency 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."Environment Agency 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 heavy rain in south-west England.The Met Office has one amber warning, which means "be prepared," for heavy rain in south-west England.
There are amber warnings for snow in Wales and Northern Ireland and many parts of England and Scotland.There are amber warnings for snow in Wales and Northern Ireland and many parts of England and Scotland.
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.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.
Northern Ireland's match against Russia has already been postponed until 15:00 GMT on Saturday due to the bad weather, the Irish Football Association said.Northern Ireland's match against Russia has already been postponed until 15:00 GMT on Saturday due to the bad weather, the Irish Football Association said.
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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