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17/01/2014
Flooding Disrupts Travel In South-East Of England
Road and rail services in the south-east of England have been severly disrupted by overnight flooding.
Train are unable to travel between London and Brighton due to the flooding of a main line rail tunnel. And part of the A23 carriageway in Sussex has been closed.
Recent severe weather has caused damage and disruption across large parts of the UK, with councils in England and Wales asking the government for help with the estimated £400m repair bill.
11 flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency for parts of Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
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Train are unable to travel between London and Brighton due to the flooding of a main line rail tunnel. And part of the A23 carriageway in Sussex has been closed.
Recent severe weather has caused damage and disruption across large parts of the UK, with councils in England and Wales asking the government for help with the estimated £400m repair bill.
11 flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency for parts of Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
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05 December 2013
Severe Weather Causes Chaos Across UK
Much of the UK has been warned to expect a risk of gale-force winds and flooding as a storm sweeps the country. Travel disruption is also expected. It is thought the worst affected will be Scotland, where winds of up to 100mph have already hit, with the north and east of England also affected.
Severe Weather Causes Chaos Across UK
Much of the UK has been warned to expect a risk of gale-force winds and flooding as a storm sweeps the country. Travel disruption is also expected. It is thought the worst affected will be Scotland, where winds of up to 100mph have already hit, with the north and east of England also affected.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
