Heavy rain and thawing snow have caused disruption in some parts of the UK.
Travel chaos could hit the UK as heavy rain and thawing snow cause flooding throughout the country.
The
Environment Agency has been on 24-hour alert in north-west England this weekend, while flood defences were put in place in some regions to help protect residents and properties in potentially-affected areas.
Area flood risk manager Glyn Vaughan said: "We have been working closely with partners in Cumbria, including community-based flood action groups, to ensure that everyone is as prepared as possible."
Low Crosby, Appleby and Hornby were the focus of some attention, where logs were used to stop river levels rising to a dangerous level, while officials from the body were out monitoring the situation on Saturday (January 15th).
Commuters may have had their journey disrupted today as flooding has caused delays on Arriva Trains Wales services between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno Junction.
Passengers have been advised to contact
National Rail to see what alternative arrangements are in place to combat the delays that are currently stretching to approximately 40 minutes.
Holiday insurance policyholders could do well to monitor weather situations across the country before leaving home, while allowing extra time for their journeys could also be a good idea.
The Environment Agency has suggested the worst of the situation could be over in Cumbria, while a clean-up operation has been rolled out in parts of Scotland, which could see road and rail travel disruption in coming days.
Environment minister Roseanna Cunningham has visited Perth and Bridge of Earn where residents were recently affected by a deluge.
By Dennis Clarke
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