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'Threat of life' warning issued as heavy rain to cause flooding and travel chaos
Heavy rain could bring over 200mm in Cumbria, causing flooding, power cuts, and travel disruption across parts of western Scotland, north-west England, north Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- On Saturday, the Met Office warned flooding and travel disruption are expected on Saturday, December 13 in parts of western Scotland and north‑west England due to heavy and persistent rain.
- A band of rain will move south‑east through Sunday night and Monday, with yellow weather warnings for late Saturday and more than 100mm possible, while an amber warning said Cumbria could see over 200mm.
- Forecasters warned of `threats to life` from deep, fast‑flowing rivers and possible power cuts, with some communities cut off by floodwater inundating local transport routes.
- Weather warnings also cover north Wales, north‑westerly parts of England, western Scotland and Northern Ireland on Sunday, while the southern half of the UK will be dry and bright with lighter winds.
- The Met Office advised people to keep an eye on the forecast as some areas of north‑west England will continue to see showers until late Monday afternoon, extending travel disruption.
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