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BRITAIN has been drenched by the wettest February on record.

The average rainfall of 20.2cm (7.95in) washed away the previous high of 19.3cm (7.59in) set in 1990.

A wagon goes underwater as Snaith, East Yorkshire gets flooded
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 A wagon goes underwater as Snaith, East Yorkshire gets flooded
A motorist drives through a flooded road in Herts
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A motorist drives through a flooded road in Herts

Some villages saw more than 7in fall in a weekend.

England was inundated with more than twice as much rain than usual for the month.

Yesterday Jorge — the third storm of February and fifth since December — caused more chaos after Ciara and Dennis.

Another 4in of morning rain triggered landslides, submerged towns and triggered more than 260 flood warnings.

Up to a foot of snow was forecast in the Scottish Highlands.

Gusts of 75mph hit exposed parts of the North and rural Scotland.

Flood-hit South Wales declared a critical incident as emergency services and councils battled to ensure the “safety and welfare” of residents.

People in Pontypridd were told to stay indoors unless “absolutely necessary” during its second flood in a fortnight.

More than 600 homes and as many businesses have been hit in Wales — about a quarter of the UK total. The West Country also struggled with floods and power cuts.

Sunday sees yellow weather warnings all over the UK
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Sunday sees yellow weather warnings all over the UK
Snow will linger until Monday across Scotland
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Snow will linger until Monday across Scotland
A landslide blocked a road into the village of Ponsticill near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales
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A landslide blocked a road into the village of Ponsticill near Merthyr Tydfil in South WalesCredit: Wales News Service
Residents canoe from their homes along a flooded street after the River Aire bursts its banks in Snaith, East Yorks
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Residents canoe from their homes along a flooded street after the River Aire bursts its banks in Snaith, East YorksCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Sheds float in flood water in Snaith, East Yorkshire, where the deluge has wreaked havoc
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Sheds float in flood water in Snaith, East Yorkshire, where the deluge has wreaked havocCredit: London News Pictures
Firefighters helped East Cowick locals to use sandbags as flood barriers
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Firefighters helped East Cowick locals to use sandbags as flood barriersCredit: PA:Press Association
Humberside Fire and Rescue crews search along a flooded street for residents who need to evacuate
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Humberside Fire and Rescue crews search along a flooded street for residents who need to evacuateCredit: Getty Images - Getty
A man wades waist deep down a street in the village of East Cowick, Yorkshire
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A man wades waist deep down a street in the village of East Cowick, YorkshireCredit: PA:Press Association
Landlord Mark Fox has been forced to row around his pub due to flooding in Ashleworth, Gloucs
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Landlord Mark Fox has been forced to row around his pub due to flooding in Ashleworth, GloucsCredit: Mercury Press

Downpours loosened soil, causing a 400-tonne mud mountain to block the A381 between Totnes and Ipplepen in Devon.

A slip at Burlington Chine, Dorset, led the council to warn walkers: “Avoid the cliffs.”

More than 160 homes near Exeter and 92 in Plymouth were left without power.

More severe weather warnings came on the England-Wales border where communities are struggling to stay afloat.

Travellers faced disruption on road, bus and rail routes.

Families were evacuated from West Cowick and Lidgate, East Yorks, as the Aire broke its banks.

Four tonnes of sandbags were laid in East Cowick but the council said 60 properties were still at risk.

Crews pumped water from the Snaith into the River Don as rain forced closures along the A164.

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Flood warnings remain in place today with more strong winds forecast.

The Met Office urged people to “slow down, plan ahead and look out for each other”.

The weather is expected to improve tomorrow.

Storm Jorge hit the west coast overnight
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Storm Jorge hit the west coast overnight
Weather map for Saturday shows much of the UK is covered by yellow warnings
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Weather map for Saturday shows much of the UK is covered by yellow warnings
A brave man in Salthill, Galway, took on the elements on his morning swim as Storm Jorge ravaged the west coast of Ireland
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A brave man in Salthill, Galway, took on the elements on his morning swim as Storm Jorge ravaged the west coast of IrelandCredit: Damien Storan
A train line between Cardiff and Bridgend is closed due to flooding
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A train line between Cardiff and Bridgend is closed due to floodingCredit: Wales News Service
A lane in East Cowick where residents have been evacuated from flood water in Yorkshire
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A lane in East Cowick where residents have been evacuated from flood water in YorkshireCredit: London News Pictures
Large waves crash over the promenade in Folkestone, Kent
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Large waves crash over the promenade in Folkestone, KentCredit: PA:Press Association
Blackpool's north shore on Saturday
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Blackpool's north shore on SaturdayCredit: DAVE NELSON
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