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UK Faces Widespread Flooding and Disruption Due to Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

The Met Office has issued multiple yellow warnings across England and Wales, with areas already saturated from February's rainfall at increased risk of flooding.

  • Heavy rain and strong winds have led to flooding, school closures, and travel disruptions across England and Wales.
  • The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain and wind, covering southern, central, and eastern England, as well as parts of South Wales.
  • The Environment Agency has issued 64 flood warnings and 239 flood alerts in England, with National Resources Wales issuing additional warnings.
  • Rail and ferry services have been affected, with some areas seeing up to 68mm of rain in just 12 hours.
  • Forecasters warn of the potential for further flooding and disruption as the weather is expected to remain unsettled with more heavy rain and strong winds.
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