Fresh weather warnings are in place for Tuesday morning across the UK as heavy rains, flooding and snow continue to disrupt travel and cause school closures.
One man has died in the winter storm impacting much of the country, with North Yorkshire police saying a body pulled from floodwater near the River Aire has been formally identified. The man’s next of kin are still being informed.
Snow and ice warnings are in place across most of southwest England and Wales, and parts of northwest England and the West Midlands, until 10am. The same warning is in place for western and northern parts of Scotland until midday, and in Northern Ireland until 11am.
A critical incident has been declared by East Midlands Ambulance for the first time ever, with flooding partly responsible for the “level of escalation”.
A major incident was declared by authorities in Lincolnshire on Monday night, with a warning that more flooding could occur today. Lincolnshire Resilience Forum said 34 flood warnings and 29 flood alerts were in place across the county, with reports of 62 properties “internally flooded”.
About 40 flood warnings in Licolnshire alone
Lincolnshire Resilience Forum said 40 flood warnings and 29 flood alerts were in place across the county, with reports of 62 properties “internally flooded”. There are 203 flood warnings and one severe flood warning active across England as a whole.
“We are keeping a really close watch on this as it develops because we know that there might potentially be more flooding, particularly in areas which may be affected by tidal waters,” a statement from Lincolnshire Resilience Forum said.
It also said emergency services were on standby at Greatford, near Stamford, to monitor the West Glen River, which it said threatened to inundate 49 properties in the area.
The Environment Agency has issued the only severe flood warning, meaning danger to life, for the River Soar covering caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire.
Namita Singh7 January 2025 06:43
Weather warnings in force as flooding risk persists
Weather warnings for snow and ice are in force across much of the UK after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures.
A yellow snow and ice warning is in place across most of south-west England and Wales, coastal parts of North Wales and Merseyside and parts of north-west England and the West Midlands, until 10am.
The same warning is in place for western and northern parts of Scotland until midday, and in Northern Ireland until 11am.
A critical incident has been declared by East Midlands Ambulance for the first time ever, with flooding partly responsible for the “level of escalation”.
A major incident was declared by authorities in Lincolnshire on Monday night, with a warning that more flooding could occur on Tuesday.
Namita Singh7 January 2025 06:03
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Holly Evans7 January 2025 06:00
Pub owner rescues woman in Leicestershire
One woman was rescued from a car by a pub owner in Leicestershire who waded up to his chest in frigid floodwaters to pull her from the vehicle and carry her to safety.
Cimi Kazazi, the owner of the Italian Greyhound in Great Glen, had arrived at his business in the morning to find it partially under water, Luigi Salcini, the pub manager told the Associated Press.
The woman had tried to drive to her house when her car, covered with a dusting of snow from the night before, got stuck. Eventually the water rose up to the windows.
“She started to drive but realised the car was deeper and she started going down with the water,” Mr Salcini said.
“She started to scream, ‘Help’ and we came out and Cimi went to rescue her.”
Nearly 60 people were rescued from swamped homes and vehicles, the Leicestershire fire service said on the X social media platform. Emergency workers were trying to pluck children from a school in Edenham, where they were safe but stranded, the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum posted on X.
Namita Singh7 January 2025 05:33
Dozens rescued as winter storm disrupts life across UK
Dozens of people were rescued from flooded homes and stranded cars yesterday as a wet and cold spell continued to disrupt life across the country, with more wintry weather expected.
Hundreds of schools were closed for the first day of classes of 2025, trains were halted and commuters experienced significant disruption as sections of motorways and major roads were closed from high water and snow that made driving hazardous.
Much of the UK has been hit by strong winds and periods of precipitation that struck before New Year’s Day and snuffed out several fireworks displays and other celebrations. Several communities have faced significant flooding since the start of the year.
Several train lines were shut down or experiencing delays due to floodwaters or trees that had fallen on tracks.
Namita Singh7 January 2025 05:28
Forecasters warn ice and snow to disrupt Scottish roads
Wintry weather could cause further travel disruption in large parts of Scotland on Monday and Tuesday, forecasters have warned.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for northern and western Scotland, including the northern and western isles.
The forecasters said there is a likelihood of roads and railways being disrupted, and icy patches forming on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
This latest warning comes into effect at 4pm on Monday and expires at 12pm on Tuesday.
Holly Evans7 January 2025 05:00
Police say man who died in North Yorkshire river has been formally identified
The body of a man recovered from an area of flooding in North Yorkshire has been formally identified, police said.
Authorities have not yet released his name, saying that efforts to trace his next of kin are ongoing.
The man’s body was recovered from a flooded area near the River Aire on Monday. North Yorkshire Police said there were no suspicions of wrongdoing.
Namita Singh7 January 2025 04:32
Authorities warn of more flooding in Lincolnshire
A major incident was declared by authorities in Lincolnshire yesterday night, with a warning that more flooding could occur this morning. Lincolnshire Resilience Forum said 34 flood warnings and 29 flood alerts were in place across the county, with reports of 62 properties “internally flooded”.
“We are keeping a really close watch on this as it develops because we know that there might potentially be more flooding, particularly in areas which may be affected by tidal waters,” a statement said.
Namita Singh7 January 2025 04:29
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Holly Evans7 January 2025 04:00
Fresh weather warnings in place after day of severe flooding
Fresh weather warnings have come into force in parts of the UK a day after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures.
Yellow warnings for snow and ice are in place amid fears that more flooding could be on the way.
A snow and ice warning is in place across most of southwest England and Wales, and parts of northwest England and the West Midlands, until 10am this morning.
The same warning is in place for western and northern parts of Scotland until midday, and in Northern Ireland until 11am.
A critical incident has been declared by East Midlands Ambulance for the first time ever, with flooding partly responsible for the “level of escalation”.
Namita Singh7 January 2025 03:57