UK weather live: Bristol Airport suspends flights as Met Office snow and ice warnings remain in place
Heavy rain, flooding and snow continue to disrupt travel and cause school closures
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A passenger announcement from the south-west airport blamed “ongoing weather conditions” for the suspension until 7.30am, adding further announcements will be made “once information is available”.
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 south-west England and Wales, 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 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”.
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Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts still in place across England and Wales
Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts are still in place across England and Wales.
At 1pm, the Environment Agency had 164 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 321 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, active across England.
At the same time, National Resources Wales had two flood warnings and 20 flood alerts in place.
Today is busiest day of winter so far for vehicle breakdowns due to weather, says RAC
The RAC said Monday would be the busiest day of the winter so far for vehicle breakdowns because of severe weather.
RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Today will undoubtedly be the busiest of the winter so far and our patrols are working exceptionally hard rescuing thousands of our members in difficult conditions. Waiting times will be longer as a result.
“The impact of the weather, and the fact many people are using their vehicles for the first time after a festive break, means we’re expecting to be 80% busier than normal.
“At our peak today, we will be dealing with upwards of 20 new breakdowns every minute.
“We urge drivers who know their vehicles are slow to start to book in a mobile mechanic or reliable local garage as soon as possible as it may mean a new battery is required.
“Conditions are especially challenging due to heavy rain and snowmelt causing flooding across the country.”
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