Heavy rain has caused more flooding in northern England, with hundred of people evacuated from their homes in Lancashire and Yorkshire. The British Army has been mobilized in some areas and rivers are overflowing in Manchester and Leeds. Damage has included the destruction of a former pub in Greater Manchester, and a large hole has appeared in the M62. Roads across North Wales have also been closed and the police have urged residents to refrain from traveling. According to the BBC there are now more than 300 flood warnings in place across England, Scotland and Wales – 22 of them severe RT reports: “With further rain forecast, we urge people to remain vigilant and follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter for the latest flood updates,” Paul Mustow, deputy director in flood and coastal risk management at the Met Office’s flood forecasting centre, said. #Mytholmroyd #floodaware pic.twitter.com/Szz6PS3lIN — ElisabethWithAnS (@svanholmer) December 26, 2015 Lancashire Road Police said at least 600 people have been evacuated in Whalley, Ribchester and St Michaels, the most affected areas. There’s more rain across Yorks and the North East – check your flood risk here https://t.co/MDa2PJFyFM #floodaware pic.twitter.com/zfOqFq1qle — Env Agency Yorks&NE (@EnvAgencyYNE) December 26, 2015 Residents [...]