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UK weather: 'Danger to life' warning as heavy rain and floods set to hit parts of country this weekend
Amber warning in Cumbria warns of over 200mm of rain with flood risks threatening homes, businesses, and life across northern UK, said the Met Office.
- On Saturday, the Met Office warned of a 'danger to life' from fast-flowing rivers, with yellow warnings covering the west of Scotland, Northern Ireland, parts of western Wales and northwest England.
- An amber warning in Cumbria from Sunday says more than 200mm of rain is possible, with the Environment Agency warning of probable significant river and surface water flooding.
- Officials urged residents and drivers in affected areas not to drive through flood water, warning `just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car`, while Environment Agency teams work on the ground.
- Forecasters say the band of rain will move southeast into Monday, with homes and businesses likely to be flooded and coastal gales in the north risking travel disruption.
- Yellow warnings run until different dates across the UK, with Scotland's alert until Sunday and the rest of affected areas covered until Monday, showing alerts through Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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