Areas of Britain are at risk from severe flooding as high winds and heavy rain sweep in from the Atlantic. Forecasters said people across Britain should prepare for as many as ten days of miserable weather, with gales as strong as 50mph in some places.
The Environment Agency called for “immediate action” by householders after issuing flood warnings in the southwest and northeast of England.
Residents of the North-west, Midlands and Wales were also told that flooding was possible in their areas and that they should “be prepared”.
59 flood alerts and warnings are currently in force around the UK by the Agency and the other bodies that monitor flooding in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Four inches of rain fell in Scotland and Northern Ireland overnight, with more set to fall today. Flooding and a landslip shut the A77 in Scotland, with flooding also reported in County Down.
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INC News, 07/11/2014
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