Part of the M5 in Gloucestershire closed due to ‘extensive flooding’
PA media, citing National Highways, reports that the M5 in Gloucestershire has been closed southbound from Junction 11a for Gloucester to Junction 12 for Quedgeley due to “extensive flooding”.
In an update it said “contractors are on the way to try to deal with the flooding”.
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Manchester Airport runways reopen after closure due to snowfall
In a statement, Manchester Airport says the runway, which was previously closed due to snowfall, has reopened.
It advises passengers to check directly with airlines about arrivals and departures, as earlier closures may cause delays.
Flights to Germany scheduled to depart at 6.30 am and 7 am have been delayed to 9 am and 8.30 am respectively.
Part of the M5 in Gloucestershire closed due to ‘extensive flooding’
PA media, citing National Highways, reports that the M5 in Gloucestershire has been closed southbound from Junction 11a for Gloucester to Junction 12 for Quedgeley due to “extensive flooding”.
In an update it said “contractors are on the way to try to deal with the flooding”.
The latest map from the Met Office shows the range of weather warnings in force across the UK, with heavy rainfall predicted in southern England, and warnings about snow and/or ice in parts of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Has been given. You can get weather warnings Here,
Manchester Airport closes runways due to snowfall
Manchester Airport has issued a statement saying that its runways are closed due to snowfall.
At 6.30 am the airport issued a message saying:
Our runways are temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall, as our teams are working hard to clear them as quickly as possible.
The safety of our passengers is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience during this time. Please contact your airline for the latest flight information and allow additional travel time today.
We will update you as soon as possible. Thank you.
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Welcome to the Guardian’s rolling coverage of weather and travel news in the UK, where travelers are urged to be prepared for snow, rain, and extreme weather conditions on the Monday before returning to work in the New Year. And there is a possibility of disruption in travel. , Here are the latest headlines…
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Manchester Airport runways closed due to snow as travel disruption threatens to hit many areas of England, Wales and Scotland
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A yellow rainfall warning for southern England from Cornwall to Kent remains in place until 9am on Monday, while a separate rainfall warning remains in place for much of Wales, the Midlands and Greater Manchester and Yorkshire until 8am.
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A yellow warning for snowfall across much of northern England and Wales is in place until Monday afternoon, while a yellow warning for snowfall across large parts of Northern Ireland ends at 11am.
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A yellow warning for snow and ice remains in place for the north and west of Scotland until 11am on Monday, while a snowfall warning for central and eastern parts of the country will remain in place until midday.
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Yellow snowfall warning in place until midday for parts of the Scottish lowlands, including Edinburgh
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The Environment Agency had issued 65 flood warnings across England as of 6am on Monday, meaning flooding is likely, and 262 flood warnings, meaning flooding is possible.