| 19 November 2009 |
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Flood Warning For England And Scotland |
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Parts of north England, Scotland and Wales have been issued with severe flooding warnings, as forecasters predict heavy downpours over the next few days.
In total 32 British regions have been identified by the Environment Agency as being at risk. North west England is expected to be worst hit.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued 11 warnings.
River Teviot and Ettrick Water near Hawick in southern Scotland are believed to be in danger of flooding.
The Met Office's Bob Wilderspin said the latest spell of wet and windy weather follows on from several storms last weekend.
"The rain will fall on areas that are already saturated and we are working closely with agencies, local authorities and emergency services to ensure they are prepared," he said.
Very heavy rain is forecast to hit Cumbria, spanning western Scotland and north Wales.
Up to 10cm could fall by tomorrow, according to the Met Office.
More than 20cm could affect higher ground in the region, it said.
Gales up to 70 mph could be set to batter coastal areas in Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway.
(PR/GK) |
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