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The latest storm to hit the UK is causing disruption for many returning to work after the Christmas break. | The latest storm to hit the UK is causing disruption for many returning to work after the Christmas break. |
Roads are closed and train services are cancelled or delayed in some areas. | Roads are closed and train services are cancelled or delayed in some areas. |
Waves of up to 27ft (8m) have been recorded at the most southern tip of the UK, with forecasters warning coastal areas could see more flooding. | |
In Aberystwyth, seafront student flats are being evacuated, and across the UK dozens of flood warnings - including one severe - remain in place. | |
The highest level of warning - indicating danger to life and property - was issued by the Environment Agency for the Lower Stour in Dorset. | |
Western and southern areas are bearing the brunt of the latest severe weather, and flooding could be worse than that seen in recent days. | Western and southern areas are bearing the brunt of the latest severe weather, and flooding could be worse than that seen in recent days. |
The latest travel disruption includes: | |
Around the UK: | Around the UK: |
'Lethal' waves | 'Lethal' waves |
BBC forecaster John Hammond said exposed places around southern and western coasts would see "colossal waves", adding: "These waves are going to be absolutely lethal if you get in the way of them." | |
The Met Office issued a warning of gusts of up to 70mph for Britain's west coast and the east coast of Northern Ireland on Monday. | The Met Office issued a warning of gusts of up to 70mph for Britain's west coast and the east coast of Northern Ireland on Monday. |
It said a large, deep depression in the Atlantic had been "whipping waves up" out at sea and these were coming into western and southern coastal areas of the UK as a large swell. | |
"This, combined with waves driven by the winds in UK waters on Monday, will generate wave heights of 7-10m over parts of western Scotland, Wales and south-west England, and 3-7m in much of the English Channel and Irish Sea," it added. | "This, combined with waves driven by the winds in UK waters on Monday, will generate wave heights of 7-10m over parts of western Scotland, Wales and south-west England, and 3-7m in much of the English Channel and Irish Sea," it added. |
"The public should be aware of the dangers of waves crashing onshore and over-topping shore lines and sea fronts." | "The public should be aware of the dangers of waves crashing onshore and over-topping shore lines and sea fronts." |
As well as the severe flood warning for Iford Bridge Home Park, Dorset, about 100 flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required - are in place in England and Wales. | |
More than 230 flood alerts - meaning "flooding is possible, be prepared" - are also in place. | More than 230 flood alerts - meaning "flooding is possible, be prepared" - are also in place. |
Residents in Dorset and Oxfordshire, already inundated by high waters, were again urged by the Environment Agency to prepare for "significant flooding" on the Thames, Dorset Stour and Frome. | Residents in Dorset and Oxfordshire, already inundated by high waters, were again urged by the Environment Agency to prepare for "significant flooding" on the Thames, Dorset Stour and Frome. |
Flooding is also continuing on the Somerset Levels, and rivers in southern England, including the Severn, remain at "very high" risk of flooding. | Flooding is also continuing on the Somerset Levels, and rivers in southern England, including the Severn, remain at "very high" risk of flooding. |
The village of Muchelney, on the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain in central Somerset, has been cut off for about four days. | The village of Muchelney, on the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain in central Somerset, has been cut off for about four days. |
Residents David and Tracey Bradley said they were making daily trips in their canoe to fetch essential supplies. | Residents David and Tracey Bradley said they were making daily trips in their canoe to fetch essential supplies. |
Mrs Bradley said: "It's pretty desolate really, especially for the elderly and the children." She adds that it can also be "treacherous", and even wading through the flood water is "very dangerous". | Mrs Bradley said: "It's pretty desolate really, especially for the elderly and the children." She adds that it can also be "treacherous", and even wading through the flood water is "very dangerous". |
In Scotland, 10 flood warnings are in place in Perth and Kinross while, elsewhere in Scotland, a further 15 flood alerts are in place. | In Scotland, 10 flood warnings are in place in Perth and Kinross while, elsewhere in Scotland, a further 15 flood alerts are in place. |
Strong winds and high tides have caused serious flooding in County Down and sandbags have been distributed in a number of towns close to the county's coastline amid fears of further problems. | Strong winds and high tides have caused serious flooding in County Down and sandbags have been distributed in a number of towns close to the county's coastline amid fears of further problems. |
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of winds for Northern Ireland. | The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of winds for Northern Ireland. |
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