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More than 80 flood warnings are in place in England, Wales and Scotland as the thaw and heavy rain continue and river levels rise. More than 80 flood warnings are in place in England, Wales and Scotland as thawing snow and heavy rain push river levels higher.
In North Yorkshire, a canoeist, believed to be in his 30s, has died after he was pulled from the swollen River Swale, near Ripon. Forecasters are warning of more rain this week, with south-west England particularly at risk from flooding.
A rescue operation was launched after the canoeist got into difficulties near Reeth. In North Yorkshire, a canoeist, believed to be in his 30s, has href="/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-21224898" title="Canoeist rescued from water dies" >died after he was pulled from the swollen River Swale, near Ripon.
Forecasters are warning of more rain across the UK this week. A rescue operation was launched after he became trapped in debris near Reeth.
The Great North Air Ambulance Service confirmed the canoeist had died despite efforts to save his life. Firefighters, in boats, rescued him from the river, which was swollen because of thawing snow, and he was transported by air ambulance to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough.
The Great North Air Ambulance Service later said he had "despite everyone's best efforts".
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Meanwhile, the Environment Agency said rain falling on already saturated ground was likely to lead to more disruption on the roads this week. The Environment Agency said rain falling on already saturated ground was likely to lead to more disruption on the roads this week.
It also warned that properties could flood, particularly in the south-west of England on Tuesday.It also warned that properties could flood, particularly in the south-west of England on Tuesday.
There had been no reports of flooding on Sunday but river levels were yet to peak, it said. It said some river levels were yet to peak.
"Emergency teams from the Environment Agency have been out in force this weekend shoring up flood defences, monitoring river levels and clearing blockages from watercourses, and they will continue their work on the ground to reduce the risk of flooding throughout the week," a spokesperson said. "Emergency teams from the Environment Agency have been out in force this weekend shoring up flood defences, monitoring river levels and clearing blockages from watercourses, and they will continue their work on the ground to reduce the risk of flooding throughout the week," a spokesman said.
There are 77 flood warnings and 310 alerts in place in England and Wales while Scotland has four warnings. There are 77 flood warnings and 310 alerts in place in England and Wales, while Scotland has four warnings.
The BBC's Darren Bett said the thaw of snow had continued on Sunday with a mixture of sunshine and showers and that river levels had risen throughout the day.The BBC's Darren Bett said the thaw of snow had continued on Sunday with a mixture of sunshine and showers and that river levels had risen throughout the day.
Some heavy showers, as well as hail and gusty wind, would continue overnight, particularly in the southern counties of England and north-west Scotland, he said.Some heavy showers, as well as hail and gusty wind, would continue overnight, particularly in the southern counties of England and north-west Scotland, he said.
The Met Office has a issued yellow "be aware" warning - for Monday afternoon and evening - for heavy rain in south-west England.The Met Office has a issued yellow "be aware" warning - for Monday afternoon and evening - for heavy rain in south-west England.
A further yellow warning for heavy rain has been issued for the whole of Tuesday for south-west England and parts of Wales.A further yellow warning for heavy rain has been issued for the whole of Tuesday for south-west England and parts of Wales.
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