HEAVY rain caused flooding in parts of the country yesterday as more severe weather was predicted.
The Environment Agency had 45 flood warnings in place across the UK, with the greatest concentration in northern England.
Highways have been closed and homes are at risk in towns across Lancashire, especially in areas near to the River Irwell and River Calder.
Roads in Todmorden were shut due to flooding and homeowners in Chatterton and Strongstry have been warned they could be at risk.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it had seen an increase in calls, and had been out on 13 weather-related incidents.
