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Rain and floods sweeping country Trapped man dies amid flood chaos
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Flood and severe weather warnings are in force for many parts of England and Wales with torrential rain and gales forecast for the next 24 hours. A man who became trapped in a flooded drain has died, as heavy rains continue to fall across England and Wales.
A storm band is sweeping across from south-west England, with the worst rain set to hit Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Rescuers had battled to free the man in Hull, where officials declared a state of emergency amid torrential downpours.
More than 120 schools have closed in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, as storms sweep in from the South West. Severe weather and flood warnings are in force in many areas. The worst rain is expected in Yorks and Lincs, where more than 120 schools have been closed.
South-east England will escape the worst downpours but rain has delayed the start of play at Wimbledon. South-east England will escape the worst downpours although rain did delay the start of play at Wimbledon.
Forecasters say there could be up to a month's rainfall and more flooding than in recent days.
Rail disruptionRail disruption
Forecasters say there could be up to a month's rainfall and more flooding than in recent days.
Music fans leaving the site of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset - parts of which were left awash after heavy rain throughout the three-day event - have been experiencing more wet conditions and delays as they head home.Music fans leaving the site of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset - parts of which were left awash after heavy rain throughout the three-day event - have been experiencing more wet conditions and delays as they head home.
On the railways, Central Trains, Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains have all warned of disruption to services due to the weather.On the railways, Central Trains, Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains have all warned of disruption to services due to the weather.
Severe weather: Your picturesSevere weather: Your pictures
Forecasters said that June's average rainfall of about 50mm could fall in many places over the next 24 hours.Forecasters said that June's average rainfall of about 50mm could fall in many places over the next 24 hours.
An area stretching from north-east Wales through the north Midlands, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire will see more than 25mm of rain, with up to 75mm in a few parts.An area stretching from north-east Wales through the north Midlands, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire will see more than 25mm of rain, with up to 75mm in a few parts.
Flooding has already begun to affect some areas.Flooding has already begun to affect some areas.
About 50 homes and businesses in Louth, Lincolnshire have being evacuated, with occupants moving to an emergency centre.About 50 homes and businesses in Louth, Lincolnshire have being evacuated, with occupants moving to an emergency centre.
And in Bideford, north Devon, heavy rain caused streams to overflow their banks, flooding properties.And in Bideford, north Devon, heavy rain caused streams to overflow their banks, flooding properties.
Schools are being advised to close early in Shropshire and many across the country could remain closed on Tuesday.Schools are being advised to close early in Shropshire and many across the country could remain closed on Tuesday.
'Truly miserable''Truly miserable'
The Environment Agency has issued five severe flood warnings and 41 standard flood warnings.The Environment Agency has issued five severe flood warnings and 41 standard flood warnings.
Severe warnings are in place along the Humber, the Louth Canal, the River Bain and River Lud in Lincolnshire and the River Erewash in Derbyshire.Severe warnings are in place along the Humber, the Louth Canal, the River Bain and River Lud in Lincolnshire and the River Erewash in Derbyshire.
For many areas the rain will remain heavy and persistent, coupled with strong winds - a truly miserable day Matt Taylor BBC Weather forecaster Send us your experiencesFor many areas the rain will remain heavy and persistent, coupled with strong winds - a truly miserable day Matt Taylor BBC Weather forecaster Send us your experiences
BBC Weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "For many areas the rain will remain heavy and persistent, coupled with strong winds - a truly miserable day."BBC Weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "For many areas the rain will remain heavy and persistent, coupled with strong winds - a truly miserable day."
The weather will be mostly cloudy elsewhere, with scattered showers. There could be some sunny spells in western Scotland.The weather will be mostly cloudy elsewhere, with scattered showers. There could be some sunny spells in western Scotland.
The South East will see the highest temperatures of about 18C.The South East will see the highest temperatures of about 18C.
The rain will ease and move towards the South East later on, clearing all areas soon after dawn.The rain will ease and move towards the South East later on, clearing all areas soon after dawn.
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