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Man dies as severe weather hits UK Christmas getaway | Man dies as severe weather hits UK Christmas getaway |
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The body of a man has been found in a river in Cumbria, as severe weather batters parts of the UK. | The body of a man has been found in a river in Cumbria, as severe weather batters parts of the UK. |
Rescuers carried out an extensive search after a man was seen falling into the River Rothay, Ambleside. | |
Gale-force winds and heavy rain have disrupted the Christmas getaway for road, rail, air and sea passengers. | Gale-force winds and heavy rain have disrupted the Christmas getaway for road, rail, air and sea passengers. |
Train services have been affected, while some ferries and flights have been cancelled. Thousands of homes have also been left without power. | |
Problems caused by the weather include: | Problems caused by the weather include: |
The rivers in Cumbria are "suffering an excess of water" because of the rain, Inspector Chris Wright of Cumbria Police said. | |
The search of the River Rothay began when a member of the public saw someone fall into the water at 14.25 GMT, and the man's body was found about an hour later. He has not yet been identified. | |
"It would be fair to say that the river in its current state did not assist the rescue operation. It was fast flowing, and a lot more water than normal, so yes it's fair to say that the weather contributed to the problem," said Insp Wright. | |
The Met Office has amber "be prepared" alerts for rain in Wales, South West England and London and South East England for Monday evening and Tuesday morning. | The Met Office has amber "be prepared" alerts for rain in Wales, South West England and London and South East England for Monday evening and Tuesday morning. |
And it has amber warnings for wind for parts of the UK on Christmas Eve, including Northern Ireland, the east of England, London and the South East, and north-west Scotland. | And it has amber warnings for wind for parts of the UK on Christmas Eve, including Northern Ireland, the east of England, London and the South East, and north-west Scotland. |
The wind has brought down between 20 and 30 trees on train lines, Network Rail said, and staff had had to clear trampolines and sheds from the lines. | The wind has brought down between 20 and 30 trees on train lines, Network Rail said, and staff had had to clear trampolines and sheds from the lines. |
Dozens of train companies across England, Wales and Scotland have delayed or cancelled services after speed restrictions were imposed on many routes. | Dozens of train companies across England, Wales and Scotland have delayed or cancelled services after speed restrictions were imposed on many routes. |
At London Euston, the BBC's transport correspondent Richard Westcott earlier said "virtually nothing" was leaving as engineers battled with a power supply problem near Watford. | |
Passengers with train tickets for Monday afternoon were advised to travel earlier, or on Tuesday, and to check the National Rail Enquiries website or speak to their train company. | Passengers with train tickets for Monday afternoon were advised to travel earlier, or on Tuesday, and to check the National Rail Enquiries website or speak to their train company. |
BBC weather forecaster Louise Lear said conditions would ease off for Christmas Day and Boxing Day before returning with a "serious storm" on Friday. | BBC weather forecaster Louise Lear said conditions would ease off for Christmas Day and Boxing Day before returning with a "serious storm" on Friday. |
The Environment Agency issued flood warnings across much of England and Wales, as well as the severe warning in Weymouth. | |
By Monday afternoon there were more than 20 flood warnings, indicating that immediate action is required, for south-west England, and others in the north-west, north-east and Anglian areas. | By Monday afternoon there were more than 20 flood warnings, indicating that immediate action is required, for south-west England, and others in the north-west, north-east and Anglian areas. |
The agency warned people not to try to drive through floodwater. | The agency warned people not to try to drive through floodwater. |
It warned that driving into just 30cm of water was enough to carry a car away, and advised people to heed warnings and move valuables upstairs if living in a "flood risk" area. | It warned that driving into just 30cm of water was enough to carry a car away, and advised people to heed warnings and move valuables upstairs if living in a "flood risk" area. |
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued several flood warnings for Tayside, as well as alerts for other areas. | The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued several flood warnings for Tayside, as well as alerts for other areas. |
Elsewhere: | Elsewhere: |
The Highways Agency, which manages major roads in England, is advising drivers of vehicles vulnerable to high winds to avoid certain roads if possible. | The Highways Agency, which manages major roads in England, is advising drivers of vehicles vulnerable to high winds to avoid certain roads if possible. |
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