Britain is facing further flooding as Storm Jonas, which previously battered the US East Coast, brings heavy rain and strong winds. The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings, with up to seven inches of rain expected in some areas before the weekend.
Yesterday, 30ft waves crashed over Blackpool promenade, and planes struggled to land at Manchester Airport due to strong winds. Schools in Cumbria were closed, and three lorries were blown over in South Yorkshire. The River Ulls Water threatened Glenridding again, just a month after the village was flooded three times in December.
Today, there are 13 red flood warnings and 115 amber flood alerts in place for England and Wales. Two bands of rain are expected, with three inches overnight and four inches on Friday. The Environment Agency has deployed temporary defences and pumps in Cumbria and other affected areas.
Neil Davies from the Environment Agency said: 'With heavy rain this week, people in the North and South West need to be prepared for flooding. High tides on the coast of Cumbria and Lancashire are expected to cause large waves. We urge people to take care.'
