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Thousands displaced by flooding Floods force thousands from homes
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Three people have died and thousands forced from their homes after severe flooding hit England and Wales. Three people have died and thousands have been forced from their homes after severe flooding hit England and Wales.
About 900 people are using emergency shelters in Sheffield, and dozens more were evacuated across Lincolnshire, Shropshire and Nottinghamshire.About 900 people are using emergency shelters in Sheffield, and dozens more were evacuated across Lincolnshire, Shropshire and Nottinghamshire.
Hundreds have fled their homes in villages near Rotherham, South Yorks, amid fears a nearby dam could collapse. Hundreds have left villages near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, amid fears the nearby Ulley dam could collapse.
More than 20 severe flood warnings are still in place, but forecasters say the worst of the weather has passed.More than 20 severe flood warnings are still in place, but forecasters say the worst of the weather has passed.
Other key developments:
  • Police have closed the M1 northbound between junctions 34 to 32, and southbound between junctions 36 and 34, because of the risk the Ulley dam poses
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  • Rail companies including Virgin Trains, Midland Mainline and Arriva Trains Wales have announced cancellations and amendments to their services
  • London Fire Brigade have sent two "high volume pumps" to West Yorkshire to help with the flooding problems
  • About 20 houses have been evacuated in Ludlow, Shropshire, after the main bridge into the town collapsed, bursting a gas main
  • Lincolnshire police say more than 100 homes have been evacuated and many more were without power.
    • 'Phenomenal' conditions'Phenomenal' conditions
    Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed his sympathy to the families of the dead and those displaced by what he described as an "extraordinary and very serious event".Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed his sympathy to the families of the dead and those displaced by what he described as an "extraordinary and very serious event".
    Evacuation over dam fears Wales hit by floods
    He confirmed that Environment Secretary David Miliband will make a statement to the House of Commons on the floods later.He confirmed that Environment Secretary David Miliband will make a statement to the House of Commons on the floods later.
    Ryan Parry fell into the river as he returned home from school
    "The immediate thing is to make sure we get the right co-ordination with the emergency services... and that we try to make sure we prevent any further loss of life," he said."The immediate thing is to make sure we get the right co-ordination with the emergency services... and that we try to make sure we prevent any further loss of life," he said.
    The Environment Agency labelled current weather conditions were "phenomenal". The Environment Agency labelled current weather conditions +"phenomenal".
    The agency's flood expert, Phil Rothwell, said: "We've had a sixth of the annual rainfall in 12 hours.The agency's flood expert, Phil Rothwell, said: "We've had a sixth of the annual rainfall in 12 hours.
    "Climate change experts tell us that this is the sort of thing we need to expect for the future.""Climate change experts tell us that this is the sort of thing we need to expect for the future."
    Economic chiefs are warning that the floods will cost the country millions, and insurers are expecting tens of millions in claims from homeowners.Economic chiefs are warning that the floods will cost the country millions, and insurers are expecting tens of millions in claims from homeowners.
    Washed awayWashed away
    About 20 houses have been evacuated in Ludlow, Shropshire, after the main bridge into the town collapsed, bursting a gas main.
    Residents are said to be taking shelter at a local leisure centre.
    Ryan Parry fell into the river as he returned home from school
    In Lincolnshire, police said more than 100 homes had been evacuated and many more were without power.
    South and East Yorkshire saw some of the heaviest flooding, with thousands of homes left without power and three people dying.South and East Yorkshire saw some of the heaviest flooding, with thousands of homes left without power and three people dying.
    A 68-year-old man was killed after being swept away as he tried to cross a road in central Sheffield.A 68-year-old man was killed after being swept away as he tried to cross a road in central Sheffield.
    People have taken shelter at Dinnington school in Sheffield
    In a separate incident in the city a 14-year-old boy, named as Ryan Joe Parry, was killed after falling into the River Sheaf at Millhouses.In a separate incident in the city a 14-year-old boy, named as Ryan Joe Parry, was killed after falling into the River Sheaf at Millhouses.
    And 28-year-old Mike Barnett died after becoming trapped in a storm drain in Hull.And 28-year-old Mike Barnett died after becoming trapped in a storm drain in Hull.
    He had been trying to help his grandfather clear the flooded drain in the Hessle area.He had been trying to help his grandfather clear the flooded drain in the Hessle area.
    Unsettled weather Hundreds of people have left their homes in the villages of Whiston, Canklow, and Catcliffe and Treeton, amid fears the Ulley dam could collapse.
    Hundreds of people have fled their homes in the villages of Whiston, Canklow, and Catcliffe and Treeton, amid fears the Ulley Dam could collapse. BBC weather forecaster Philip Avery said Tuesday would be much quieter.
    People have taken shelter at Dinnington school in Sheffield "There will be a few showers around but most of them will be light," he said.
    Efforts are being made to reinforce the 14m wall, which dams a 35-acre reservoir.
    Police have closed the M1 between junctions 34 to 32 because of the risk the dam poses.
    The flooding brought transport chaos across England, with roads being closed and rail services severely disrupted.
    BBC weather forecaster Philip Avery said: "Tuesday will be much quieter. There will be a few showers around but most of them will be light.
    "Long term the outlook is pretty unsettled going into the weekend but nothing of the order of what we have had.""Long term the outlook is pretty unsettled going into the weekend but nothing of the order of what we have had."