Storm Franklin: hundreds evacuated and travel halted across UK

Flood and wind warnings in place as third named storm in a week hits

Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes as the approach of Storm Franklin overnight caused heavy rain and flooding.

There was severe flooding in parts of Northern Ireland, and more than 150 flood warnings are in place across the north of England, with Yorkshire and Manchester the worst-hit. The Environment Agency said people in more than 400 homes in south Manchester were told to evacuate after two severe flood warnings indicated a danger to life.

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