West Midlands faces flooding and travel disruption
The disruption is expected to last until midday, according to National Rail. Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of flooding across the West Midlands. Heavy rainfall and overnight snow have led to flood warnings and travel disruption across the region.
Major incidents declared in Midlands as flooding hits UK
Major incidents have been declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire after rain brought severe flooding in the Midlands on Monday.Firefighters in Leicestershire rescued 59 people on Monday, while authorities in Lincolnshire warned conditions could deteriorate overnight as water iced over.
Morning chaos as West Midlands trains disrupted due to 'floods'
Birmingham's Snow Hill line has reported 'major problems' due to heavy rain flooding the tracks between Snow Hill Station, Birmingham, and Stratford-Upon-Haven. The incident was first reported early this morning, with West Midlands Railway alerting of route changes, delays and possible cancellations.
As it happened: Severe warning removed but East Midlands flood disruption continues
A severe flood warning in place for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow-upon-Soar since last night has been removed by the Environment Agency. The agency downgraded the warning after water levels dropped but warned they remain "very high".
All the places at risk of flooding as severe weather warnings are issued across UK
Most of the worst flooding is expected to hit the Midlands and north of England. Manchester Airport’s runways were closed early on Monday morning because of heavy snow but later reopened. Hundreds of schools were closed on Monday, in areas including Lancashire, Yorkshire and north-east Scotland.
Major incidents declared as UK hit by flooding, snow and ice
Major incidents have been declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire after rain brought severe flooding to the Midlands on Monday. Firefighters in Leicestershire received more than 200 calls and rescued 59 people,
Risk-to-life warning as East Midlands flood disruption continues
Good morning, wintry weather is causing travel disruption across the region. There have been reports of flooding as a yellow weather warning remains in place for snow and ice across Derbyshire and the western parts of Nottinghamshire.
UK: Major Incident Declared Amid Severe Flooding In East Midlands
Torrential rain and thawing snow caused widespread flooding in the East Midlands on Monday, January 6, prompting a major incident to be declared in parts of the region. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@bedform via Spectee”.
Birmingham weather live - flooding, cars trapped and road closures
Several trains heading to Birmingham New Street station have been cancelled by CrossCountry Trains as a result of flooding.
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