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Flood-hit areas have been warned they face renewed problems from storms, as further rain is forecast across the UK.Flood-hit areas have been warned they face renewed problems from storms, as further rain is forecast across the UK.
There are 77 flood warnings and 177 flood alerts in England and Wales, and six alerts and one warning in Scotland.There are 77 flood warnings and 177 flood alerts in England and Wales, and six alerts and one warning in Scotland.
The main rail line in the South West of England, which was closed between Exeter St Davids and Tiverton due to flooding, is expected to reopen later.The main rail line in the South West of England, which was closed between Exeter St Davids and Tiverton due to flooding, is expected to reopen later.
Meanwhile, Met Office figures suggest 2012 is set to be one of the wettest years since records began in 1910.Meanwhile, Met Office figures suggest 2012 is set to be one of the wettest years since records began in 1910.
It said just 46mm of rain was needed to fall before 31 December to make this year the wettest on record for the UK overall, with 1,291.2mm recorded between 1 January and 26 December.It said just 46mm of rain was needed to fall before 31 December to make this year the wettest on record for the UK overall, with 1,291.2mm recorded between 1 January and 26 December.
A new record has already been set for England with 1,095.8mm falling in the year up to Boxing Day.A new record has already been set for England with 1,095.8mm falling in the year up to Boxing Day.
The Thames Barrier was raised twice in 24 hours to keep the high tide out of London and reduce the risk of flooding as water from days of downpours >causes high levels further upstream. The Thames Barrier was raised twice in 24 hours to keep the high tide out of London and reduce the risk of flooding as water from days of downpours >with water levels expected to peak in the next 48 hours.
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BBC weather forecaster Mike Silverston said much of the UK would see heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend, with two bands of rain causing concern.BBC weather forecaster Mike Silverston said much of the UK would see heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend, with two bands of rain causing concern.
Western Scotland will see the most heavy rain on Friday, with winds gusting up to 80mph expected in the Hebrides, where there is an amber warning, which means people should be aware.Western Scotland will see the most heavy rain on Friday, with winds gusting up to 80mph expected in the Hebrides, where there is an amber warning, which means people should be aware.
Up to 40mm of rain is expected fall in the South West on Saturday, with Wales and areas of north-west England expected to see between 60-80mm.Up to 40mm of rain is expected fall in the South West on Saturday, with Wales and areas of north-west England expected to see between 60-80mm.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of rain for much of north-west and south-west England and Wales parts of southern Scotland.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of rain for much of north-west and south-west England and Wales parts of southern Scotland.
He said because of the continuing saturated state of the ground this might lead to further localised flooding.He said because of the continuing saturated state of the ground this might lead to further localised flooding.
Another period of very wet weather will sweep eastwards on Sunday night into New Year's Eve, with another 20-30mm of rain, affecting those areas already badly affected by flooding. Another period of very wet weather will sweep eastwards on Sunday night into New Year's Eve, with another 20 to 30mm of rain, affecting those areas already badly affected by flooding.
A number of flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected and immediate action should be taken, and flood alerts, calling on people to be prepared for possible flooding, are expected to remain in place. The Environment Agency said Saturday's predicted rain posed the threat of minor disruption, including the flooding of properties and disruption to travel.
There are currently no severe flood warnings, which signal a danger to life. It said the prolonged rain from Sunday into Monday threatened a "low likelihood of more significant impacts locally", including flooding affecting parts of communities.
The Environment Agency said some 520 properties had flooded since Wednesday. About 520 properties had flooded since Wednesday, a spokeswoman said.
It had issued flood warnings and alerts to 110,000 properties and over 21,000 properties had been protected by its flood defences, she said.
A number of flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected and immediate action should be taken, and flood alerts, calling on people to be prepared for possible flooding, remain in place. There are currently no severe flood warnings, which signal a danger to life.
Buses continue to replace trains between Liskeard and Looe in Cornwall, with the line possibly opening on Saturday, National Rail said. Buses continue to replace trains between Liskeard and Looe in Cornwall, with the line possibly opening on Saturday, National Rail said.
Services also continue to be disrupted between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth, and Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple.Services also continue to be disrupted between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth, and Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple.
An amber landslide warning was put in place by the British Geological Survey has for the South West, who urged walkers to take care along coastal routes.An amber landslide warning was put in place by the British Geological Survey has for the South West, who urged walkers to take care along coastal routes.
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