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Heavy rain and gales as Storm Frank sweeps in
“We are aware that there are serious flooding problems in parts of the North of England and Wales”.
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Flood warnings have been issued around Britain, just days after severe flooding hit northern regions over Christmas.
A Flood Warning in in place in Maghull.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning, with third major storm to hit the country in recent weeks heading across the Atlantic and bringing strong winds and heavy rain to counties Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry and Mayo.
As much as 70mm of rain had fallen on parts of Scotland before 9am local time, the BBC reported.
He said he is “very concerned” as Storm Frank is due to sweep in from this evening, bringing gales and downpours – with Cumbria and southern and central Scotland most at risk of more disruption.
Large parts of the country are affected, from Aberdeenshire, Moray and Speyside to the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway, and more than 5,000 homes were also left without power by gales.
“Our priority now is to ensure that we do everything we can to protect the network from the impact of Storm Frank and to be able to respond quickly if any power supplies are impacted”.
She added: “High rainfall totals are expected quite widely, 20mm to 40mm … probably up to around 60mm to 80mm across the high ground of some parts”.
While levels along the Ouse and Foss are falling in York, they are still several metres higher than average and could rise once more. In one an 18th century stone bridge in the North Yorkshire town of Tadcaster is seen to be washed away like balsa wood by the force of the swollen river Wharf.
Tomorrow will be a largely dry day with showers likely late afternoon and early evening (updated 1.40pm).
Merseyside is braced for strong winds and wet weather as Storm Desmond’s brother Frank batters the UK.
Floods minister Rory Stewart warned there could be a “very bad situation” for flood-hit residents who are due to be hit by a fresh storm and further misery.
David Cameron defended government flood defence spending in meetings with flood victims yesterday and denied accusations of a “north-south” divide in investment.
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An amber “be prepared” warning for rain has been put into force by the Met Office, and will remain valid until 3pm today. A red weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Man, with up to 100mm of rain expected on high ground.