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Homes flooded, weather warnings on New Year's Day Homes flooded, weather warnings on New Year's Day
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More than 100 flood warnings have been issued across the UK as parts of the country were battered by wind and rain on the first day of 2025. More than 100 flood warnings have been issued across the UK and a major incident declared in Greater Manchester as wind and rain hits parts of the country on the first day of 2025.
Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident after people became trapped in their homes without running water and rescues were mounted for others stranded in cars in floodwaters. Greater Manchester Police said people became trapped in their homes without running water, while others were rescued from cars stranded in floodwaters.
Yellow warnings issued by the Met Office for wind and rain are in place for much of Wales, north west England, Yorkshire, the East Midlands and southern England, as well as a snow and ice warning for northern Scotland. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind covering southern England and Wales, and ice for northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland - as well as forecasting snow for northern Scotland.
It comes after New Year's Eve events across the country were cancelled due to bad weather - although celebrations in Manchester and London went ahead.It comes after New Year's Eve events across the country were cancelled due to bad weather - although celebrations in Manchester and London went ahead.
Severe, heavy and persistent rainfall throughout Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday resulted in flooding in a number of areas across Greater Manchester, the police force said. Severe rainfall through the night resulted in flooding in a number of areas across Greater Manchester, the police force said.
Areas affected include Bolton, Didsbury, South Manchester, Harpurhey, North Manchester, Stalybridge, Stockport and Wigan. Places affected include Bolton, Didsbury, South Manchester, Harpurhey, North Manchester, Stalybridge, Stockport and Wigan.
Flood waters in Stockport have trapped a number of people in their flats without electricity or running water.Flood waters in Stockport have trapped a number of people in their flats without electricity or running water.
Two separate rescues were carried out by authorities overnight in Warrington and nearby Lymm after people became trapped in their vehicles in floodwater.Two separate rescues were carried out by authorities overnight in Warrington and nearby Lymm after people became trapped in their vehicles in floodwater.
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued 109 flood warnings in England, mostly concentrated in the North West.
There are also 11 flood warnings in place for north Wales and 17 warnings in place for Scotland.
The Met Office weather warnings in place across the UK, external include:The Met Office weather warnings in place across the UK, external include:
A yellow warning for snow and ice in the north of mainland Scotland is in force from 04:00 on Wednesday until 09:00 on Thursday A yellow warning for snow and ice for northern Scotland until 15:00
A yellow warning for ice is in place for the rest of Scotland, northern England, the Midlands, Northern Ireland and Wales from 16:00 Wednesday until 10:00 on Thursday A yellow warning for ice for the rest of Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of England and Wales throughout this evening and into Thursday morning
A yellow warning of wind is in place for Wales and large parts of England is in place from 00:15 until 15:00 on Wednesday, with gusts up to 75mph expected A yellow warning of wind is in place across southern England and Wales until 15:00
An amber rain warning covering parts of North West England was in place until 09:00 on Wednesday as was a yellow warning for rain for much of Wales and north-west England until 11:00. Previous rain warnings covering parts of the UK, including for rain in north west England, have now been lifted.
A yellow warning for snow and rain covering the Highlands and Moray was active until 04:00.
In the Highlands, forecasters warned "blizzard conditions are possible", especially in the far northern regions of Sutherland and Caithness.In the Highlands, forecasters warned "blizzard conditions are possible", especially in the far northern regions of Sutherland and Caithness.
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued 113 flood warnings in England, mostly concentrated in the North West.
There are also 11 flood warnings in place for north Wales and 18 warnings in place for Scotland.
Floodwaters submerged this carpark in Stockport MillFloodwaters submerged this carpark in Stockport Mill
London's New Year's Day parade suffered a short delay due to the high winds in the capital.London's New Year's Day parade suffered a short delay due to the high winds in the capital.
The parade was delayed by 30 minutes to avoid coinciding with a squall line, or narrow band of extremely high wind, that was expected in London around midday. The parade was delayed by 30 minutes to avoid coinciding with a squall line - a narrow band of extremely high wind - that was expected in London around midday.
Organisers said inflatable cartoon characters due to feature in the parade would not be inflated after advice from the Met Office. Organisers said inflatable cartoon characters due to feature in the parade would not be used after advice from the Met Office.
Snow forecast for the weekendSnow forecast for the weekend
Between 60 and 90mm of rain has fallen widely across north west England over the last 24 hours with over 100mm recorded over some of the hills of north Wales and Cumbria. The impact of the now-expired amber rain warning in the England's northwest will continue to be felt for much of the day.Between 60 and 90mm of rain has fallen widely across north west England over the last 24 hours with over 100mm recorded over some of the hills of north Wales and Cumbria. The impact of the now-expired amber rain warning in the England's northwest will continue to be felt for much of the day.
There are lane closures on many of the motorways and roads of northwest England. Anyone heading out on a journey should check conditions before setting out.There are lane closures on many of the motorways and roads of northwest England. Anyone heading out on a journey should check conditions before setting out.
Rain and strong winds will continue to affect parts of southern England and East Anglia, but the weather will become drier and brighter across Wales, the Midlands and north England with the strong winds easing.Rain and strong winds will continue to affect parts of southern England and East Anglia, but the weather will become drier and brighter across Wales, the Midlands and north England with the strong winds easing.
A weather front over Scotland is bringing rain with some sleet and snow over hills. As it continues to move southwards, much colder arctic air will follow, with sunny spells and snow showers following.A weather front over Scotland is bringing rain with some sleet and snow over hills. As it continues to move southwards, much colder arctic air will follow, with sunny spells and snow showers following.
A few centimetres of snow is expected at low elevations overnight, but the hills of north Scotland are likely to see 5-10cm of snow in places bringing some local disruption.A few centimetres of snow is expected at low elevations overnight, but the hills of north Scotland are likely to see 5-10cm of snow in places bringing some local disruption.
It will feel increasingly bitter as arctic air reaches all areas by Thursday.It will feel increasingly bitter as arctic air reaches all areas by Thursday.
Over the weekend, there is a yellow snow warning in place for the vast majority of the UK, stretching from southern Scotland, across north England, the Midlands, Wales, over London and across much of the south east and west.Over the weekend, there is a yellow snow warning in place for the vast majority of the UK, stretching from southern Scotland, across north England, the Midlands, Wales, over London and across much of the south east and west.
An area of low pressure will move into this cold air on Sunday bringing rain and some disruptive snow on its northern edge.An area of low pressure will move into this cold air on Sunday bringing rain and some disruptive snow on its northern edge.
The poor weather conditions are causing rail disruptions in parts of the country.The poor weather conditions are causing rail disruptions in parts of the country.
Heavy flooding has led to widespread cancellations across Northern Rail services on Wednesday, including to and from Manchester airport.Heavy flooding has led to widespread cancellations across Northern Rail services on Wednesday, including to and from Manchester airport.
The TransPennine Express service urged customers not to travel at all on Wednesday due to heavy flooding on several routes.The TransPennine Express service urged customers not to travel at all on Wednesday due to heavy flooding on several routes.
Transport for Wales said the weather had caused a number of its lines to be blocked and advised passengers to check online before travelling.Transport for Wales said the weather had caused a number of its lines to be blocked and advised passengers to check online before travelling.
Northern Ireland's Translink similarly advised travellers to check routes before travelling.Northern Ireland's Translink similarly advised travellers to check routes before travelling.
There are no Scot Rail trains running on New Year's Day, with services due to resume on Thursday.There are no Scot Rail trains running on New Year's Day, with services due to resume on Thursday.
On New Year's Eve, flooding along Scot Rail's far north tracks led to cancellations along the line, with no buses able to serve as rail replacements due to the hazardous weather.On New Year's Eve, flooding along Scot Rail's far north tracks led to cancellations along the line, with no buses able to serve as rail replacements due to the hazardous weather.
Heavy rain flooded roads in the Scottish Highlands earlier on New Year's EveHeavy rain flooded roads in the Scottish Highlands earlier on New Year's Eve
Watch: Spectacular fireworks display brings in new year for UKWatch: Spectacular fireworks display brings in new year for UK
Despite the poor weather, thousands of people gathered along Embankment in the capital to see in the New Year with a fireworks display over the Thames at midnight on Wednesday.Despite the poor weather, thousands of people gathered along Embankment in the capital to see in the New Year with a fireworks display over the Thames at midnight on Wednesday.
Celebrations in Manchester also went ahead as planned, after its fireworks display was moved to the top of the city's central library.Celebrations in Manchester also went ahead as planned, after its fireworks display was moved to the top of the city's central library.
Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh were cancelled over public safety concerns, as were fireworks displays in Blackpool, Newcastle, the Isle of Wight and Ripon in North Yorkshire.Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh were cancelled over public safety concerns, as were fireworks displays in Blackpool, Newcastle, the Isle of Wight and Ripon in North Yorkshire.
Hogmanay organisers, Unique Assembly, had previously apologised to international tourists who travelled to Edinburgh for the street party and midnight fireworks display.Hogmanay organisers, Unique Assembly, had previously apologised to international tourists who travelled to Edinburgh for the street party and midnight fireworks display.
Scotland's Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said cancelling the festival was "undoubtedly" the correct decision.Scotland's Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said cancelling the festival was "undoubtedly" the correct decision.
The fireworks display in Blackpool was cancelled because of the expected high winds. The town's other events, including a projection show to mark the start of 2025, went ahead.The fireworks display in Blackpool was cancelled because of the expected high winds. The town's other events, including a projection show to mark the start of 2025, went ahead.
Blackpool's firework display was cancelled because of the expected high windsBlackpool's firework display was cancelled because of the expected high winds
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