"Many Photos" - UK weather: Homes are evacuated and stranded people rescued

Homes have been evacuated and stranded people rescued as heavy rain caused flooding across parts of Britain.

Eleven people were helped to safety in Poynton, Cheshire, due to 'severe flooding' as nearly 0.8in (20mm) of rain lashed the North West in the eight hours from midnight on top of downpours in the region earlier this week.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident in the town amid widespread problems, with vehicles trapped in the town while several homes, a farm and a nursery were also flooded. 

Firefighters and Highways England staff were helping those affected, with a rest centre established at Poynton Civic Hall as police urged people not to ignore 'road closed' signs by driving or walking through water. 

Flooding due to the continued rain also disrupted all lines on the Northern railway between Manchester Airport and Wilmslow, while a landslip between Dent and Ribblehead caused problems between Carlisle and Skipton.

A firefighter in Poynton, Cheshire, carrying a child through floodwater yesterday after a major incident was declared

A fallen tree is pictured in Poynton this morning following severe weather that has hit the North West of England this week

Water is pumped rfom the A555 near Kitt's Moss in Bramhall, Cheshire, this morning after a major incident was declared

A dog playing in flood damage in Poynton, Cheshire, today after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the area

The Environment Agency has issued 12 alerts of expected flooding and 22 of possible flooding across England on rivers in parts of Derbyshire, Manchester, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. 

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: 'Please bear with us, crews and police officers are working very hard to get to those in need and the most vulnerable in our communities.' 

And Cheshire Police warned drivers in Poynton: 'Please do not risk your life or vehicle through the flood water. Raised manhole covers and debris are likely to be underneath.'

Poynton Fire Station said its crews had attended more than 20 incidents, including rescuing at least 11 people from floodwater in the area during a four-hour period.

Police in nearby Wilmslow also said officers were 'dealing with flooding' and had evacuated affected residents, with Oakenclough Children's Centre open as a rest centre. 

Temperatures could rise to 77F (25C) today as the rain begins to ease and the country anticipates better weather conditions

The pollen count is moderate for most of Britain (left), while there is a high UV index for parts of England and Wales (right)

But the Met Office said it should be a 'much drier picture' across England today. Forecaster Luke Miall said only sporadic rain was likely in central and western Scotland and northern England, possibly as far south as Yorkshire.

Festival organisers start fundraising campaign to help Dales community 

Organisers of the Ard Rock mountain biking festival, which had to be cancelled due to the floods in Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales, have begun a fundraising campaign to help the community recover.

A GoFundMe page had brought in more than £6,000 within a few hours of being set up.

The organisers said: 'The damage to the local area is unprecedented. Homes are destroyed, livestock and pets swept away in the destructive waters. We're thankful and lucky that no human lives were lost.

'The emergency response was immense - fire services, mountain rescue, police, and well-equipped farmers and local heroes immediately attended to those trapped and in severe danger.

'The mountain bike community is buzzing with offers of support and assistance for those who need it most - local residents and the community.'

He said: 'There may be some showers but they're likely to not be as frequent nor as significant as the last few days.' South West England and parts of Wales may also see occasional showers, Mr Miall added. 

There are also hopes of a return to warm conditions this weekend, especially in South East England, with temperatures of 77F (25C) tomorrow and on Saturday in London and 81F (27C) by Sunday.  

Yesterday, bridges were washed away and roads became raging torrents as downpours swept across the North and hailstones likened to 'pickled onions' fell in monsoon-like conditions in the Yorkshire Dales.

Less than a week after a record-breaking heatwave, soldiers from a garrison were sent out with sandbags as the worst flash floods in a generation devastated landmarks and left at least 100 homes underwater.

Homes and businesses were flooded in Fremington, Grinton and Reeth, while in nearby Leyburn even the fire station was inundated. Bridges destroyed include one on Grinton Moor used in the 2014 Tour de France. 

Emergency services dealt with 115 flood-related calls in Swaledale as a month's rain fell in four hours on Tuesday evening. 

But locals were determined to get back to normal yesterday, with farmers helping clear mud from roads, and householders and business owners trying to dry out premises.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident in Poynton amid widespread problems with flooding yesterday

Police, firefighters and Highways England staff were all helping those affected by the flooding in Poynton yesterday

A major incident was declared late yesterday in Poynton, Cheshire, due to 'severe flooding' in the town, as shown above

Police urged people in Poynton yesterday not to ignore 'road closed' signs by driving or walking through water

Soldiers from the Second Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment were sent out from Catterick Garrison to help people in Swaledale, handing out sandbags to try to save their homes. 

It follows major flooding in the past few years in Britain in the likes of Cumbria during Storm Desmond in 2015, in York from the Ouse and River Foss in the same year, and the Somerset Levels around the Parrett and Tone in 2014.

The Government has said it is providing £2.6billion to combat flooding over the next six years, delivering more than 1,000 projects to protect 300,000 homes. This is on top of £1billion by 2020 to maintain flood defences.

The weather is a stark contrast from last Thursday when Britain recorded its hottest day on record, with 101.7F (37.7C) in Cambridge, breaking the previous record of 101.3F (38.5C) set in Faversham, Kent, in August 2003. 

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