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The UK faces further risk of serious flooding this week, as forecasters predict more heavy rain from Monday. | The UK faces further risk of serious flooding this week, as forecasters predict more heavy rain from Monday. |
More than 80 flood warnings and nearly 300 alerts are in place across Britain, with south-west England and south Wales expected to be worst hit by showers. | More than 80 flood warnings and nearly 300 alerts are in place across Britain, with south-west England and south Wales expected to be worst hit by showers. |
It comes after days of disruption from heavy snow, followed by a rapid thaw that led to widespread flooding. | It comes after days of disruption from heavy snow, followed by a rapid thaw that led to widespread flooding. |
On Sunday, a canoeist in North Yorkshire died after he was pulled from the swollen Arkle Beck, near Reeth. | On Sunday, a canoeist in North Yorkshire died after he was pulled from the swollen Arkle Beck, near Reeth. |
The Environment Agency said rain falling on already saturated ground was likely to lead to more disruption this week. | The Environment Agency said rain falling on already saturated ground was likely to lead to more disruption 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. |
It said some river levels were yet to peak. | It said some river levels were yet to peak. |
Spokesman Innes Thomson told the BBC: "We've already got flooded fields, we've got localised flooding, we've got high ground water, we've got spring tides this week coming. | Spokesman Innes Thomson told the BBC: "We've already got flooded fields, we've got localised flooding, we've got high ground water, we've got spring tides this week coming. |
So we've actually got a complete cocktail of issues and concerns for us to keep an eye on." | So we've actually got a complete cocktail of issues and concerns for us to keep an eye on." |
In England and Wales, there are >86 flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected with "immediate action required" - and 289 flood alerts, which mean flooding "is possible - be prepared". | |
There are no flood warnings in Scotland, although there are 13 flood alerts. | There are no flood warnings in Scotland, although there are 13 flood alerts. |
The BBC's Peter Gibbs said spells of rain and strong winds would remain the key weather themes for the UK in the week ahead. | The BBC's Peter Gibbs said spells of rain and strong winds would remain the key weather themes for the UK in the week ahead. |
On Monday, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland would see early showers, while other parts of the UK - including northern England, the Midlands, East Anglia, south-east England, and Wales - would have a relatively clear start. | On Monday, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland would see early showers, while other parts of the UK - including northern England, the Midlands, East Anglia, south-east England, and Wales - would have a relatively clear start. |
However, heavy rain could cause problems in south-west England and Wales later in the day, falling on saturated grounds, he said. | However, heavy rain could cause problems in south-west England and Wales later in the day, falling on saturated grounds, he said. |
Rain is then forecast for most of the UK by Monday evening and into Tuesday. | Rain is then forecast for most of the UK by Monday evening and into Tuesday. |
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, the West Midlands and parts of Wales. | A further yellow warning for heavy rain has been issued for the whole of Tuesday for south-west England, the West Midlands and parts of Wales. |
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