Part of the M5 in Gloucestershire closed due to ‘significant flooding’
PA Media reports, citing National Highways, that the M5 in Gloucestershire is closed southbound from junction 11A for Gloucester to junction 12 for Quedgeley due to “significant flooding”.
An update states that “contractors are on their way to try to deal with the flooding.”
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It advises passengers to check directly with airlines for arrivals and departures, as there may be delays due to the early closure.
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Flights to Germany which were scheduled to depart at 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. were delayed to 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively.
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PA Media reports, citing National Highways, that the M5 in Gloucestershire is closed southbound from junction 11A for Gloucester to junction 12 for Quedgeley due to “significant flooding”.
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An update states that “contractors are on their way to try to deal with the flooding.”
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Manchester Airport issued a statement saying its runways were closed due to snow.
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At 6:30 a.m., the airport broadcast a message saying:
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Our slopes are temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall, as our teams work hard to clear them as quickly as possible.
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The safety of our passengers is our top priority and we appreciate your patience during this time. Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow additional travel time today.
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We will keep you informed as soon as possible. THANKS.
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Welcome to the Guardian’s ongoing coverage of UK weather and travel news, where commuters are urged to prepare for snow showers, and icy rain and travel disruption are likely due to the conditions unfavorable moments of the first back-to-work Monday of the new year. . Here are the latest titles…
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Snow has closed runways at Manchester Airport as travel disruption threatens in several parts of England, Wales and Scotland.
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A yellow rain warning for southern England from Cornwall to Kent will last until 9am on Monday, while a separate rain warning covers much of Wales, the Midlands and parts of Greater Manchester and Yorkshire is in force until 8am.
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A yellow warning for snow and ice covering most of northern England and Wales is in force until midday Monday, while a yellow warning for ice covering much of Ireland of the North expires at 11 a.m.
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The north and west of Scotland are covered by a yellow warning for snow and ice until 11am on Monday, while a further warning for snow and ice in central and eastern parts of the country is in effect until noon.
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Another yellow snow warning covering part of the Scottish lowlands, including Edinburgh, is in force until midday.
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The Environment Agency has issued 65 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 262 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, across England at 6am on Monday. Morning.
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Key events
Manchester Airport reopens runways after snow closure
In a statement, Manchester Airport said it had reopened its runways after an earlier closure due to snow.
It advises passengers to check directly with airlines for arrivals and departures, as there may be delays due to the early closure.
Flights to Germany which were scheduled to depart at 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. were delayed to 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively.
Part of the M5 in Gloucestershire closed due to ‘significant flooding’
PA Media reports, citing National Highways, that the M5 in Gloucestershire is closed southbound from junction 11A for Gloucester to junction 12 for Quedgeley due to “significant flooding”.
An update states that “contractors are on their way to try to deal with the flooding.”
The latest Met Office map shows the extent of weather warnings in force across the UK, with heavy rainfall forecast in southern England and snow and/or ice warnings in place in parts of the Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. You can find weather warnings here.
Manchester Airport closes runways due to snow
Manchester Airport issued a statement saying its runways were closed due to snow.
At 6:30 a.m., the airport broadcast a message saying:
Our slopes are temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall, as our teams work 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 check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow additional travel time today.
We will keep you informed as soon as possible. THANKS.
Welcome remarks and opening summary…
Welcome to the Guardian’s ongoing coverage of UK weather and travel news, where commuters are urged to prepare for snow showers, and icy rain and travel disruption are likely due to the conditions unfavorable moments of the first back-to-work Monday of the new year. . Here are the latest titles…
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Snow has closed runways at Manchester Airport as travel disruption threatens in several parts of England, Wales and Scotland.
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A yellow rain warning for southern England from Cornwall to Kent will last until 9am on Monday, while a separate rain warning covers much of Wales, the Midlands and parts of Greater Manchester and Yorkshire is in force until 8am.
-
A yellow warning for snow and ice covering most of northern England and Wales is in force until midday Monday, while a yellow warning for ice covering much of Ireland of the North expires at 11 a.m.
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The north and west of Scotland are covered by a yellow warning for snow and ice until 11am on Monday, while a further warning for snow and ice in central and eastern parts of the country is in effect until noon.
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Another yellow snow warning covering part of the Scottish lowlands, including Edinburgh, is in force until midday.
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The Environment Agency has issued 65 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 262 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, across England at 6am on Monday. Morning.
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