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Storm battering southern Britain Storm battering southern Britain
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A severe storm is sweeping Britain, bringing heavy rain, fierce winds and treacherous driving conditions.A severe storm is sweeping Britain, bringing heavy rain, fierce winds and treacherous driving conditions.
The Environment Agency has issued 90 flood warnings, mostly in south-west England, as police and firefighters handle hundreds of 999 calls. The Environment Agency has issued 91 flood warnings, mostly in southern England, as police and firefighters handle hundreds of 999 calls.
Roads and train tracks in Somerset and Wiltshire have become flooded. In Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Hampshire and Sussex several roads are closed.
Meanwhile, heavy snow is falling in the Midlands, eastern Wales and Gloucestershire, where 3,000 homes have been left without electricity. Meanwhile, heavy snow has been falling in the Midlands, east Wales and Gloucestershire, where 3,000 homes have been left without electricity.
Emily Highmore, from electricity distribution company Central Networks, said engineers were working to repair the system.Emily Highmore, from electricity distribution company Central Networks, said engineers were working to repair the system.
She told BBC Radio 5 Live: "What we're seeing is very large amounts of snow that are either landing on major bits of kit and giving us problems there, or it's actually weighing down tree branches and then bringing down overhead lines themselves." WEATHER MAP BBC Weather site: UK forecastShe told BBC Radio 5 Live: "What we're seeing is very large amounts of snow that are either landing on major bits of kit and giving us problems there, or it's actually weighing down tree branches and then bringing down overhead lines themselves." WEATHER MAP BBC Weather site: UK forecast
Bristol International Airport closed on Monday evening amid deteriorating weather conditions and snowfall. Bristol International Airport has been closed overnight amid deteriorating weather conditions and snowfall.
Some 12cm (4.7in) of snow was said to have fallen in the city. The Scilly Isles saw 6cm (2.3in of rain). Some 12cm (4.7in) of snow was said to have fallen in the city. The Scilly Isles saw 6cm (2.3in) of rain.
Both River Severn crossings into and out of Wales are also closed because of falling ice.Both River Severn crossings into and out of Wales are also closed because of falling ice.
The BBC Weather Centre said the snow in Wales and the Midlands would ease by the morning.The BBC Weather Centre said the snow in Wales and the Midlands would ease by the morning.
Tuesday will begin with rain, sleet, snow and strong winds in the southeast. It will clear by noon to become mostly dry with sunny spells. There will be snow showers in western Scotland.Tuesday will begin with rain, sleet, snow and strong winds in the southeast. It will clear by noon to become mostly dry with sunny spells. There will be snow showers in western Scotland.
A severe flood warning has been issued for the Rivers Chelmer and Can at Chelmsford in Essex. There are 89 flood warnings in force across the South, North East and East Anglia. A severe flood warning has been issued for the Rivers Chelmer and Can at Chelmsford in Essex. There are 90 flood warnings in force across the South, North East and East Anglia.
Homes floodedHomes flooded
After a week which saw the UK's heaviest snowfall for 18 years, closing schools and crippling public transport, the rain has heightened the risk of flooding.The rain is expected to clear later in the dayAfter a week which saw the UK's heaviest snowfall for 18 years, closing schools and crippling public transport, the rain has heightened the risk of flooding.The rain is expected to clear later in the day
In Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Hampshire, East Sussex and West and Sussex, several roads are closed and many homes have been hit by the heavy downpours.
Overnight, flooding reached Fareham in Hampshire, with standing water affecting the M1 and the M23.Overnight, flooding reached Fareham in Hampshire, with standing water affecting the M1 and the M23.
The storm has also brought winds of up to 50mph in coastal areas, while in Scotland the temperature has fallen to -8C. The storm has also brought winds of up to 50mph in coastal areas, while in Scotland temperatures fell to -8C.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it had dealt with about 60 weather-related calls overnight as homes and gardens flooded in the heavy downpours.East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it had dealt with about 60 weather-related calls overnight as homes and gardens flooded in the heavy downpours.
Firefighters were called out to help three motorists stranded in their vehicles in floodwater in Bexhill, Selmeston and Westham, near Eastbourne.Firefighters were called out to help three motorists stranded in their vehicles in floodwater in Bexhill, Selmeston and Westham, near Eastbourne.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service reported handling 100 flooding calls from across the county, particularly Selsey and Pagham on the coast.West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service reported handling 100 flooding calls from across the county, particularly Selsey and Pagham on the coast.
Firefighters helped residents pump water from their homes and protect properties with sandbags, according to a spokeswoman.Firefighters helped residents pump water from their homes and protect properties with sandbags, according to a spokeswoman.
Sussex Police said the force received 96 flood-related calls, with reports of flash flooding on the A21 south of Sedlescombe, near Battle.Sussex Police said the force received 96 flood-related calls, with reports of flash flooding on the A21 south of Sedlescombe, near Battle.
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