Flood warnings have been issued across the country (Image: PA )
The Environment Agency has issued a severe “danger to life” flood warning with a “large-scale evacuation”
The EA has put the warning in place for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire, saying: “This severe warning has been
“River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of properties is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Proctor’s Pleasure Park near Barrow upon Soar.”
It added: “Please follow advice from emergency services and call 999 if in immediate danger.”
At around 8am today (Tuesday), there were 190 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 292 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, active across England. National Resources Wales has 15 flood alerts in place.
Travel chaos continues across the country and National Highways said three stretches of A-roads across England are closed. The A1 in Lincolnshire is closed in both directions between the B6326 near Newark-on-Trent and the B1174 near Grantham because of “extensive flooding”.
The A628 Woodhead Pass in South Yorkshire/Derbyshire is shut in both directions between the A616 for Flouch and the A57 for Hollingworth because of snow.
The A34 in Berkshire is closed southbound from the A339 for Donnington and the A4 for Newbury to allow emergency barrier repairs. It is not known if this is weather-related.
Fire service reports rescuing 59 people from flood waters in past 24 hours
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said on X: “Our crews have been busy today responding to multiple flooding incidents with 59 people rescued today from properties.”
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Flights resume at major UK airport
Bristol airport said at 8am that flights have resumed, after they were suspended earlier on Tuesday because of “the ongoing weather conditions”.
One Ryanair flight from Kaunas in Lithuania to Bristol was diverted to Stansted, Essex during the suspension.
Trouble on the roads for drivers
National Highways said three stretches of A-roads across England are closed.
The A1 in Lincolnshire is closed in both directions between the B6326 near Newark-on-Trent and the B1174 near Grantham because of “extensive flooding”.
The A628 Woodhead Pass in South Yorkshire/Derbyshire is shut in both directions between the A616 for Flouch and the A57 for Hollingworth because of snow.
The A34 in Berkshire is closed southbound from the A339 for Donnington and the A4 for Newbury to allow emergency barrier repairs. It is not known if this is weather-related.
Rail disruption due to wintry weather conditions
Wintry weather is disrupting several train operators.
Flooding means all rail lines are closed between Peterborough and Leicester, affecting CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway services.
Northern said a fault with the signalling system means no trains can run between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester airport.
Great Western Railway said flooding has closed the line between Liskeard and Looe in Cornwall.
Flooding near Hooton in Cheshire has stopped Merseyrail services between Hooton and Chester.
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