New Year Floods Force 1,300 Evacuations, Snow and -7C Cold Loom

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Severe flooding forces evacuation of 450 people from Didsbury hotel and 400 residents from Meadow Mill flats as rivers hit record-high levels during New Year's heavy rainfall.

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Mountain rescue teams deployed across Bolton, Didsbury, Stockport and Wigan as cars submerge and properties suffer extensive water damage.

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Parts of Greater Manchester recorded 80mm rainfall within 24 hours, causing the Bridgewater Canal to breach banks and collapse entirely.

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TransPennine Express warns of significant disruptions across Northwest England as flood waters block multiple major rail routes.

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Met Office issues yellow ice warning until Thursday 10am across Scotland, Northern Ireland, North Wales and Midlands as temperatures plummet.

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Environment Agency official Caroline Berry urges public to avoid swollen rivers and warns against driving through flood waters.

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Three-day snow warning announced for England and Wales from Saturday noon, with up to 30cm expected over Pennines and Welsh high grounds.

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Meteorologist Marco Petagna forecasts temperatures dropping to minus 7C or minus 8C in Scotland with further snow and ice warnings likely for Friday.

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Rural communities face potential isolation as weekend snowfall threatens to cut off villages and disrupt power supply across affected regions.

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Bristol City Council activates emergency protocol until January 8 to provide increased accommodation for rough sleepers during extreme weather.

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