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Three flood warnings and more than 30 alerts are in place across England and Scotland as the country’s cold snap has finally come to an end.. As temperatures move above 0C and return to double ...
In England, the Environment Agency had 193 flood warnings in place across England at 5.45pm, meaning flooding is expected, and another 306 flood alerts indicating flooding was possible.
A further 76 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 152 flood alerts, warning of possible flooding, have been issued by the EA. The Met Office earlier had in place a yellow weather ...
Dozens of flood alerts are also in place, with the River Mersey reaching its highest recorded levels at a measuring station in Northenden, Greater Manchester, at 3.71m (12ft).
The Environment Agency (EA) said three severe flood warnings were in place around the River Derwent in Derbyshire, meaning deep and fast-flowing water carries a significant risk of death or ...
Heavy rain caused saturated ground and rising rivers, prompting flood warnings across southern Wales. Natural Resources Wales advised residents to avoid seafronts and low-lying areas. Properties and infrastructure suffered damage, including Llandudno Pier , which lost some units due to the extreme weather , including an ice cream vendor and 150 ...
The River Severn also broke its banks in some areas, causing flooding in Shrewsbury. [1] [3] A mother and her six-month-old baby were saved from a flood near Nynehead, Somerset which left their car stuck. [4] In Devon, the River Exe burst its banks between the villages of Oakfordbridge and Exebridge, [5] which also affected Bickleigh. [6]
In total, 91 flood warnings and 237 flood alerts were issued by the Environment Agency. [98] In many areas, more than 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain fell in less than 36 hours. [99] Flooding caused widespread travel disruption during the pre-Christmas rush, which is traditionally the busiest time of year for public transport in the United Kingdom. [100]