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Storm Christoph: UK set for heavy showers and snow
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The Armed Forces have been placed on standby as Storm Christoph batters the UK and Cheshire Police has said a major incident has been declared in the area. Storm Christoph has been rampaging across the UK with more than 120mm of rain falling in parts of the country – causing severe flooding. Areas of Cambridgeshire, Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire have been hit hardest by the flooding with more heavy rain forecast. The Met Office has put in place eight weather warnings for heavy rain, snow, ice and strong winds.