Over 200 flood warnings: Schools shut as floods hit the UK

More than 200 flood alerts and warnings are currently active across the UK as heavy rain continues to spread following weekend snow.

At the time of writing, there are currently 224 flood advisories in England with 42 warnings indicating that flooding is expected, these are mostly between a stretch of the south coast from Bournemouth to Lyme Regis.

Elsewhere, two alerts are active in Wales for South Pembrokeshire and Western Cleddau. Warnings in Scotland were active but have since been removed.

Flooding has already been reported in the West Country, with some schools closed in Somerset and Great Western Railway reporting blocked lines on their services.

On Monday, some people were warned to leave their homes ahead of the potential flooding, while Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue say they have so far responded to 74 calls for flooding in properties.

Further heavy rainfall, and a small area of snow for some, is set to arrive on Thursday.

Rain for the rest of Tuesday is mildly light, with melted snow also raising the risk of flooding in areas that saw settled snowfall over the weekend.

See how conditions look for your area on the WeatherRadar, or RainfallRadar, and check the Government flood alert and warnings website for the latest information on risks.

Flood advisories for Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland are handled by separate services.