UK weather live: Two airports suspend flights as hundreds of flood warnings issued and more snow forecast
Heavy rain, flooding and snow continue to disrupt travel and cause school closures
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool and Aberdeen airports were forced to suspend flights on Tuesday morning as heavy rain, flooding and snow continue to disrupt travel and cause school closures.
It came as the Environment Agency issued a critical flood warning – indicating a “danger to life” as a mass evacuation was ordered for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire.
It said: “River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt.”
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.
Flooding means all rail lines are closed between Peterborough and Leicester, affecting CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway services.
At 8.10am on Tuesday, the Environment Agency has 190 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 292 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, active across England.
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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”.
All the places at risk of flooding as severe weather warnings are issued across UK
Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts are in place across the country as wintry conditions continue to cause travel disruption and school closures across the UK.
Yellow warnings for snow and ice come into force across large parts of the UK on Monday afternoon and will remain in place into Tuesday.
Many commuters suffered travel disruption on Monday morning, with major roads closed and railway lines blocked.
At 9pm, the Environment Agency had one severe flood warning, where there is potential danger to life, 186 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 302 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, active across England.
At the same time, National Resources Wales had two flood warnings and 16 flood alerts in place.
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Flights cancelled at Aberdeen Airport as staff unable to de-ice planes
Airline companies based at Aberdeen Airport have had to cancel and delay flights as they have been unable to de-ice planes, with many being rerouted through Edinburgh Airport.
Although the runway at the airport remains open and operational, the respective airline companies have had no choice but to make the decision.
A spokesman for Aberdeen International Airport said: “We understand how frustrating delays can be, especially during challenging weather conditions.
“While the airport is responsible for de-icing runways and taxiways to ensure safe take-offs and landings, the de-icing of individual aircraft is managed by the airlines and their contracted ground handling teams.
“Aberdeen International Airport has remained open and operational due to the hard work of our team in maintaining the airfield.”
Showers are also due to fall as rain or sleet on lower ground on Monday evening, with forecasters warning this could lead to a risk of icy stretches.
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The full story: New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding
Fresh snow and ice warnings have been issued as freezing weather is continuing to cause travel chaos, school closures and multiple major incidents to be declared due to widespread flooding that has left children stranded.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said it declared a major incident in response to widespread flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland on Monday morning, after receiving more than 200 calls. Crews have freed cars stuck in flood water, evacuated residents from flooded homes, and rescued at least 17 members of the public.
Lincolnshire Resilience Forum announced that a major incident had been declared in Lincolnshire on Monday afternoon, with emergency services having to rescue children stranded at a school in Edenham amid flooding.
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Trains in Scotland could face further disruption on Tuesday
ScotRail have warned passengers to check for details regarding their journeys, as a weather warning for snow and adverse conditions remain in place going into Tuesday.
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In light of the harsh weather, we have spoken to a GP who has explained how the cold can affect our health, and has also shared some effective ways to boost your immune system during the cold snap.
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Potential for further snow on Wednesday
The Met Office has warned that there is a chance of further snow in the southwest on Wednesday, with a yellow weather warning in place from 9am until midnight.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Mike Silverstone, explained: “There is a chance of a further spell of rain, sleet and snow moving in from the southwest on Wednesday to affect some southern parts of the UK.”
“Whilst not all those in the warning area may be affected, it is possible that that 2-5 cm of snow may accumulate fairly widely. Whether this system will brush the south of the UK or miss us altogether still remains a little uncertain, but we’ll continue to assess this over the next day or two. Weather warnings may well be updated, so it’s important people stay up to date with the forecast.”
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