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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.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.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 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.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."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 more than 60 trees on train lines, Network Rail said, while mud-slides and flooding also caused delays.
Dozens of train companies across England, Wales and Scotland have delayed or cancelled services after speed restrictions were imposed on many routes. Staff had had to clear trampolines and sheds from the lines, the rail company added.
Dozens of train operators 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.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.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 50 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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