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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 94 flood warnings, mostly in southern England, as police and firefighters handle hundreds of 999 calls.The Environment Agency has issued 94 flood warnings, mostly in southern England, as police and firefighters handle hundreds of 999 calls.
In Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Hampshire and Sussex several roads are closed.In Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Hampshire and Sussex several roads are closed.
Meanwhile, heavy snow has been falling in the Midlands, east 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 was closed overnight due to deteriorating weather conditions and snowfall, but following snow clearance the airport has re-opened and a full programme of flights is expected during the day, though with some minor delays.Bristol International Airport was closed overnight due to deteriorating weather conditions and snowfall, but following snow clearance the airport has re-opened and a full programme of flights is expected during the day, though with some minor delays.
Some 4.7in (12cm) of snow was said to have fallen in the city. The Scilly Isles saw 2.3in (6cm) of rain.Some 4.7in (12cm) of snow was said to have fallen in the city. The Scilly Isles saw 2.3in (6cm) of rain.
Fire crews in Somerset had to rescue about 20 people from their cars in flood water in Taunton and Yeovil and some rivers in the county, including the Cam in West Camel, have burst their banks.Fire crews in Somerset had to rescue about 20 people from their cars in flood water in Taunton and Yeovil and some rivers in the county, including the Cam in West Camel, have burst their banks.
Both bridges over the Severn Estuary were closed to traffic overnight after a number of vehicles were hit by falling ice.Both bridges over the Severn Estuary were closed to traffic overnight after a number of vehicles were hit by falling ice.
However the M48 Severn bridge is now open in both directions but the Second Severn crossing on the M4 remains closed. The bridges were also closed because of falling ice on Friday.However the M48 Severn bridge is now open in both directions but the Second Severn crossing on the M4 remains closed. The bridges were also closed because of falling ice on Friday.
The BBC Weather Centre said the snow in Wales and the Midlands would ease in the morning.The BBC Weather Centre said the snow in Wales and the Midlands would ease in the morning.
Tuesday was forecast to begin with rain, sleet, snow and strong winds in the South East. It is due to clear by noon to become mostly dry with sunny spells. There will be snow showers in western Scotland.Tuesday was forecast to begin with rain, sleet, snow and strong winds in the South East. It is due to 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 a further 93 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 a further 93 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 day 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. class="" href="/1/hi/england/somerset/7880399.stm">More than 20 rescued from floods class="" href="/1/hi/wales/7879682.stm">Severn bridge closed in ice worry
Overnight, flooding reached Fareham in Hampshire, with standing water affecting the M1 and the M23. The main road on the Isle of Wight between Chale and Chale Green was closed due to collapsed banks and exposed tree roots.Overnight, flooding reached Fareham in Hampshire, with standing water affecting the M1 and the M23. The main road on the Isle of Wight between Chale and Chale Green was closed due to collapsed banks and exposed tree roots.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said they received a number of call outs overnight to deal with flooded roads, however they say so far no homes have been flooded and only one school has closed.Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said they received a number of call outs overnight to deal with flooded roads, however they say so far no homes have been flooded and only one school has closed.
The storm has also brought winds of up to 50mph in coastal areas, while in Scotland temperatures fell 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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