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England weather: Nearly 90 flood warnings in place England weather: Towns and villages flooded after further rain
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Nearly 90 flood warnings remain in place across England after parts of the country were deluged by persistent rain. Dozens of homes have been flooded and villages left under water after parts of England were again deluged by persistent rain.
The Environment Agency has 89 warnings across the South, the Midlands, the East and Yorkshire, meaning immediate action needs to be taken. The Environment Agency has 84 flood warnings across the South, the Midlands, the East and Yorkshire, meaning immediate action is needed.
Some 234 flood alerts are also in place. The River Medway in Kent burst its banks and there is severe flooding in East Sussex.
Homes and gardens were damaged when a tornado swept across Surrey on Saturday. Homes and gardens were damaged when a tornado hit Surrey on Saturday.
Travellers embarking on the Christmas getaway have been advised to check their routes in advance.Travellers embarking on the Christmas getaway have been advised to check their routes in advance.
The Medway has flooded towns and villages including Maidstone, Yalding and Teston. Alfriston, in East Sussex, has been flooded.
Cars in the village have been swept away by the water and the Environment Agency warns there is more rain forecast for Tuesday 24 December.
The tornado struck a number of houses in the Chertsey area, according to firefighters.The tornado struck a number of houses in the Chertsey area, according to firefighters.
Resident Verity Boultwood said it blew the roof off her conservatory. Philip Passey said he "froze" when he saw the tornado, which he thought lasted about 40 seconds.Resident Verity Boultwood said it blew the roof off her conservatory. Philip Passey said he "froze" when he saw the tornado, which he thought lasted about 40 seconds.
"A trampoline lifted up in the air, like it weighed nothing, and was thrown across the garden."A trampoline lifted up in the air, like it weighed nothing, and was thrown across the garden.
"My daughter came downstairs and said the shed roof had gone," Mr Passey said."My daughter came downstairs and said the shed roof had gone," Mr Passey said.
The tornado came after roads were flooded and rail lines blocked on Friday.The tornado came after roads were flooded and rail lines blocked on Friday.
The M23 was closed between junctions 10 and 11 in both directions in West Sussex, but later reopened.The M23 was closed between junctions 10 and 11 in both directions in West Sussex, but later reopened.
Highways England has urged motorists to adapt their driving for wet weather by slowing down, keeping well back from the vehicle in front and easing off the accelerator if steering becomes unresponsive.Highways England has urged motorists to adapt their driving for wet weather by slowing down, keeping well back from the vehicle in front and easing off the accelerator if steering becomes unresponsive.
Have you been affected by flooding? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Have you been affected by flooding? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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