Met Office issues ice warning after New Year's Day flooding sparks major incident and mass evacuation
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A severe ice warning is in place across the UK as temperatures plummet following a major incident declaration due to flooding. The Met Office's yellow warning suggests challenging travel conditions across Scotland, Northern Ireland, North Wales, and extending down to the Midlands until 10am on Thursday.
Additionally, a snow and ice warning is active over northern Scotland until 10am, with rain turning into snow likely causing travel disruptions and hazardous driving conditions, according to the Met Office. This follows a major incident declared in Greater Manchester on Wednesday when flooding led to home evacuations and closures of train lines and roads due to heavy rainfall.
Greater Manchester Police stated that mountain rescue teams were called in to assist the Fire and Rescue Service in dealing with damaged properties and stranded vehicles. The police force added that areas still under surveillance include Didsbury, Stockport, Trafford, and Wigan.
READ MORE: Huge underwater volcano off US coast set to erupt this year after 'swelling' spotted - scientists warn. Approximately 450 people were evacuated from a Didsbury hotel on Wednesday evening, while 400 homes were deemed at lower risk, negating the need for widespread evacuation, according to the police. Residents were also evacuated from a block of flats in Meadow Mill, Stockport.
The North West and Wales were drenched on Wednesday, with Marsden in West Yorkshire being soaked by 101.2mm of rain, surpassing its January average, while Capel Curig in Wales also recorded 101.2mm, just a fraction of its monthly norm. Rail chaos ensued as flooding disrupted services across the North West, affecting Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, and South Western Railway lines.
