Sunday, January 27, 2013

UK on flood alert as heavy rain mixes with melting snow

Press Association: More than 200 flood alerts are in place across the UK as heavy rain has mixed with melting snow. There have been more reports of flooding in south Wales overnight as the downpours replace almost two weeks of snow. Norfolk police have reported flooding caused by melting snow and ice, which has closed a number of roads in the area. Wales, central England, and the south-west will be the worst-hit areas, with at least 2.5cm (1in) of rain expected by mid-morning on Sunday, while the rest of the...

URL: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/jan/27/uk-flood-alert-rain-snow
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