UK on flood alert
Britain remains on flood alert this afternoon as high winds and heavy rainfall sweep in from the South West.
More than 120 flood alerts across the UK
More than 120 areas across the UK are on flood alert this morning with heavy rain set to fall over the weekend.
The Environment Agency has issued 124 flood alerts and 15 flood warnings - with the South West the worst affected.
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