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Britain is set to be hit by more heavy rain following severe floods which claimed the lives of four people.Britain is set to be hit by more heavy rain following severe floods which claimed the lives of four people.
Forecasters say up 50mm of rain could fall in parts of the country on Saturday, and the Met Office has issued an early warning of severe weather.Forecasters say up 50mm of rain could fall in parts of the country on Saturday, and the Met Office has issued an early warning of severe weather.
Fire crews have been working non-stop and have rescued around 3,500 people this week.Fire crews have been working non-stop and have rescued around 3,500 people this week.
The Fire Brigades Union chief has described the rescue effort as the "biggest in peacetime Britain".The Fire Brigades Union chief has described the rescue effort as the "biggest in peacetime Britain".
'Underestimated''Underestimated'
General Secretary Matt Wrack said the fire service had received more than 7,300 calls to flood-related incidents on Monday and Tuesday and warned it was being stretched to the "point of collapse".General Secretary Matt Wrack said the fire service had received more than 7,300 calls to flood-related incidents on Monday and Tuesday and warned it was being stretched to the "point of collapse".
He accused the government of underestimating the scale of the flood, which has also claimed more than 600 casualties.He accused the government of underestimating the scale of the flood, which has also claimed more than 600 casualties.
"The government has not understood the scale, gravity and severity of what has happened," he said."The government has not understood the scale, gravity and severity of what has happened," he said.
Hundreds of families in the worst-hit areas are still unable to return to their homes and thousands are still without power.Hundreds of families in the worst-hit areas are still unable to return to their homes and thousands are still without power.
But Rotherham Borough Council has said the risk that the Ulley dam could be breached has "significantly reduced".But Rotherham Borough Council has said the risk that the Ulley dam could be breached has "significantly reduced".
However, more rain is predicted.However, more rain is predicted.
There is expected to be rainfall of 15-25mm on Saturday, although some places could see 40-50mm.There is expected to be rainfall of 15-25mm on Saturday, although some places could see 40-50mm.
'Quite nasty''Quite nasty'
BBC weather forecaster Jay Wynne said: "Today it's a pretty reasonable day. One or two light showers. There will be some rain overnight.BBC weather forecaster Jay Wynne said: "Today it's a pretty reasonable day. One or two light showers. There will be some rain overnight.
"The main event is going to be this weekend. There will be plenty of wet, windy weather across the country on Saturday."The main event is going to be this weekend. There will be plenty of wet, windy weather across the country on Saturday.
"It could be quite nasty. The good thing is it's not going to be a stalled weather front where it's stuck in the same place. This system will be moving through.""It could be quite nasty. The good thing is it's not going to be a stalled weather front where it's stuck in the same place. This system will be moving through."
How flood-hit residents are coping with the big clear-upIn picturesHow flood-hit residents are coping with the big clear-upIn pictures
This week's floods have been most severe in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Midlands.This week's floods have been most severe in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Midlands.
The Queen has expressed her shock at the devastation caused by the flooding. She said her thoughts were with people who had lost family, friends and homes.The Queen has expressed her shock at the devastation caused by the flooding. She said her thoughts were with people who had lost family, friends and homes.
And Prince Charles intends to visit flood victims on Friday.
A huge operation has been undertaken to pump out water from the reservoir behind the Ulley dam and reinforce the embankment.A huge operation has been undertaken to pump out water from the reservoir behind the Ulley dam and reinforce the embankment.
The M1 reopened as a result but police warned it could be closed again at short notice if the risk from the dam increased.The M1 reopened as a result but police warned it could be closed again at short notice if the risk from the dam increased.
HAVE YOUR SAY People are trying to clean their houses but are worried the nearby dam may burst Melanie, Rotherham Send us your commentsHAVE YOUR SAY People are trying to clean their houses but are worried the nearby dam may burst Melanie, Rotherham Send us your comments
The search for a man reported to have fallen into a flooded drainage dyke near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, has been called off after nothing was found.The search for a man reported to have fallen into a flooded drainage dyke near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, has been called off after nothing was found.
Police say they are satisfied that the initial call was a false alarm.Police say they are satisfied that the initial call was a false alarm.
Flood warningsFlood warnings
One of the flood-related deaths occurred at Hessle, near Hull, when Michael Barnett, 28, got stuck in a drain.One of the flood-related deaths occurred at Hessle, near Hull, when Michael Barnett, 28, got stuck in a drain.
In Sheffield, Peter Harding, 68, died in floodwater after leaving his car.In Sheffield, Peter Harding, 68, died in floodwater after leaving his car.
In a separate incident in the city, 14-year-old Ryan Parry was killed when he was swept away in the River Sheaf at Millhouses.In a separate incident in the city, 14-year-old Ryan Parry was killed when he was swept away in the River Sheaf at Millhouses.
At Pershore, Worcestershire, county court judge Eric Dickinson, 68, was found dead in his submerged car.At Pershore, Worcestershire, county court judge Eric Dickinson, 68, was found dead in his submerged car.
The Environment Agency has in place 12 severe flood warnings and 67 standard flood warnings.The Environment Agency has in place 12 severe flood warnings and 67 standard flood warnings.