24/01/2013

Melting Snow Raises Concerns Over Flooding

The Met Office has issued a fresh warning as further snowfall is expected across much of Scotland, northern England and the Midlands on Friday.

There is now an additional danger of rising water levels as snow melts and rain continues.

The Environment Agency has two flood warnings and over 30 alerts in place.

A yellow warning for snow, which means be aware, has been issued by the Met Office for Wales and south-east and south-west England.

Forecasters are warning of a weather front which will bring heavy rain in western parts of the UK on Friday morning which, combined with snow melt, could cause flooding.

The weather however is expected to become milder over the weekend with temperatures returning to normal for the time of year.

(H/GK)


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