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| Dozens of flood warnings remain in place following several days of heavy rain across much of England and Wales. | Dozens of flood warnings remain in place following several days of heavy rain across much of England and Wales. |
| The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning for parts of the Anglian region and on Tuesday it warned the next 48 hours would be "crucial". | The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning for parts of the Anglian region and on Tuesday it warned the next 48 hours would be "crucial". |
| Although the weather is expected to improve on Wednesday, further downpours are predicted for the rest of the week. | Although the weather is expected to improve on Wednesday, further downpours are predicted for the rest of the week. |
| Some 87 flood warnings have been issued and defences are in place in several towns and cities affected last summer. | Some 87 flood warnings have been issued and defences are in place in several towns and cities affected last summer. |
| Cornwall was battered by severe gales and heavy rain, as was south-east England and East Anglia on Tuesday night. | Cornwall was battered by severe gales and heavy rain, as was south-east England and East Anglia on Tuesday night. |
| Bands of bad weather swept across much of the country during Monday night, causing travel disruption and localised flooding. | Bands of bad weather swept across much of the country during Monday night, causing travel disruption and localised flooding. |
| In Wales and the West Midlands 30mm (1.2in) of rain fell. The wettest place was Milford Haven in Wales where 33mm (1.3in) of rain fell. | In Wales and the West Midlands 30mm (1.2in) of rain fell. The wettest place was Milford Haven in Wales where 33mm (1.3in) of rain fell. |
| Saturated | Saturated |
| A spokesman for the Environment Agency said the situation was "nowhere near the scale of last summer, when there were more than 100 flood warnings". | A spokesman for the Environment Agency said the situation was "nowhere near the scale of last summer, when there were more than 100 flood warnings". |
| "The problems will continue throughout the week," he added. "The next few days will be crucial." | "The problems will continue throughout the week," he added. "The next few days will be crucial." |
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| Forecasters expect Northern England, the Midlands and Wales to be the worst hit. | Forecasters expect Northern England, the Midlands and Wales to be the worst hit. |
| Chris Fawkes from the BBC weather centre said that the rain had left much of the ground saturated - and although Wednesday was expected to be dry, further storms on Thursday could result in further floods. | Chris Fawkes from the BBC weather centre said that the rain had left much of the ground saturated - and although Wednesday was expected to be dry, further storms on Thursday could result in further floods. |
| Flood warnings have been issued along the River Severn between Worcester and Tewkesbury, and from Tewkesbury to upstream of Gloucester. | Flood warnings have been issued along the River Severn between Worcester and Tewkesbury, and from Tewkesbury to upstream of Gloucester. |
| The BBC's Jon Kay said while the flooding was not as severe as last summer, residents in Tewkesbury were still feeling anxious, particularly as more rain has been predicted. | The BBC's Jon Kay said while the flooding was not as severe as last summer, residents in Tewkesbury were still feeling anxious, particularly as more rain has been predicted. |
| He added the level of the River Severn was not expected to peak until Wednesday afternoon. | He added the level of the River Severn was not expected to peak until Wednesday afternoon. |
| Defences | Defences |
| Laurence Robertson, MP for Tewkesbury, said it was wrong people were living "on a knife edge" because of failures by the government. | Laurence Robertson, MP for Tewkesbury, said it was wrong people were living "on a knife edge" because of failures by the government. |
| "I don't think enough has been done," he said. | "I don't think enough has been done," he said. |
| "There are still hundreds living in caravans and they're nowhere near to moving back home. And yet again they've got water at their door." | "There are still hundreds living in caravans and they're nowhere near to moving back home. And yet again they've got water at their door." |
| In Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, which was badly affected during the summer floods, the river has burst its banks, but defences have prevented it flooding the town centre. | In Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, which was badly affected during the summer floods, the river has burst its banks, but defences have prevented it flooding the town centre. |
| The Port of Dover - which was forced to close for a time on Tuesday - has reopened but only at 75% capacity. | The Port of Dover - which was forced to close for a time on Tuesday - has reopened but only at 75% capacity. |
| Many flood warnings have remained in place since Friday, when flash flooding brought roads and railways to a standstill. | Many flood warnings have remained in place since Friday, when flash flooding brought roads and railways to a standstill. |
| An Environment Agency spokeswoman said people in areas where warnings are in place should take action against potential flooding of homes and businesses. | An Environment Agency spokeswoman said people in areas where warnings are in place should take action against potential flooding of homes and businesses. |
| The agency advised people to continually check the flood information section of its website, which is updated every 15 minutes. | The agency advised people to continually check the flood information section of its website, which is updated every 15 minutes. |
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| FLOODING IN ENGLAND AND WALES At 1000 GMT there was one severe flood warning, 75 flood warnings and 193 flood watches in place1: Worcestershire Barriers in place in Upton-upon-Severn after river burst its banks2: Gloucs/Wilts Trains cancelled after flooding near Swindon3: Wales Homes flooded in Abergavenny; woman rescued from car near Crymych, Pembrokeshire; roads flooded in Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire and Swansea4: Hampshire/Dorset Train services disrupted after flooding in Botley and New Milton5: Channel Islands Delays to flights between Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney because of strong winds6: Herefordshire River Wye expected to rise more than 4.5m above normal; roads closed because of flooding7: West Sussex Woman and three children rescued from flood-hit car in Lodsworth, near Petworth8: East Sussex Train delays after tree falls on line near Polegate9: Kent Shops and offices suffer flooding in Tonbridge and Great Chart, near Ashford; strong winds force temporary closure of Port of Dover to shipping | |
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| Have you been affected by the flooding or know someone who is? Send us your experiences by filling out the form below. | Have you been affected by the flooding or know someone who is? Send us your experiences by filling out the form below. |
| Do you have any pictures or video of the flooding? If so, you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 07725 100 100Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Do you have any pictures or video of the flooding? If so, you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 07725 100 100Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |
| At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |