Flooded Britain hit with recent climate warning as 4inch snow dumping met by -16C freeze
A fresh weather warning is in place as snow is set to hit the southern counties of England on Wednesday and the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow across England
A new weather warning is in place for today following the flooding of 300 properties across England since New Year’s Eve. The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for snow covering southern counties of England from 9am until midnight on Wednesday, which could cause disruptions.
Between two and five centimetres of snow could accumulate fairly widely and as much as 10cm (3.9inches) over higher ground, with the warning stretching as far as south London. Weather warnings issued on Tuesday for snow and ice covering the Midlands, parts of North Wales, the North West of England, west and northern parts of Scotland as well as Northern Ireland remain in place until midday on Wednesday.
Some roads and railways are likely to be affected, and there could be icy patches on untreated roads, the forecaster said. The coldest nights of the year are expected this week, with temperatures potentially reaching minus 14C on Wednesday night and minus 16C on Thursday night, both in the North East of England and Scotland, the Met Office said.
Since New Year’s Eve, the Environment Agency estimates that more than 41,000 properties have been protected across England, but at least 300 properties have flooded. Snowmelt has brought further disruption to parts of England, particularly in the Midlands, following the heavy rainfall over the New Year that saw significant river and surface water flooding across the North West of England and Yorkshire, the Environment Agency said.
Floods minister Emma Hardy has extended her sympathies to those affected by the recent events, saying: “My sympathies go out to the people, businesses and communities impacted by the recent flooding across the country. I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the vital work that the Environment Agency and emergency services are doing to keep people safe. People must continue to follow their advice and sign up for flood warnings.”, reports Bristol Live.
With over 100 flood warnings in place across England, residents have been told to stay alert. A severe danger-to-life warning was issued but later lifted near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, prompting a major evacuation from caravan parks.
Firefighters have been busy rescuing dozens in Leicestershire, with homeowners in Loughborough trapped upstairs as floodwaters rose. Wales also faced its share of alerts, while hundreds of schools shut down UK-wide.
Travel chaos ensued as Manchester, Bristol, and Liverpool John Lennon airports halted flights due to the extreme weather.
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