Weather: Floods Feared As Insurance Bill Rises

Residents in parts of the South West are preparing for more flooding as fresh warnings are issued and more showers forecast.

The Environment Agency has issued some 24 flood warnings and 151 flood alerts, mostly in the South East and South West.

Residents have been advised to take immediate action in areas including the River Severn and Severn Ham, Lower Frome from Dorchester for Wareham, the South Winterbourne Valley and the River Yeo from Yeovil to Langport.

More showers were expected across England and Wales today although forecasters said they should clear by this afternoon. It is also forecast to be cold and icy across parts of Scotland.

Tomorrow, rain is also expected to spread across the Republic into Northern Ireland and there will be more patchy rain for southeast England

The weather warnings come as it is revealed insurance claims from the floods and storms over Christmas and the New Year could reach £426m.

A number of farmers in Somerset have been hit by the weather

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says that between 23 December 2013 and 8 January 2014, insurers dealt with some 174,000 claims for damage to homes, businesses and cars.

Aidan Kerr, ABI spokesperson said: "Insurers are playing a crucial role in helping customers affected by the storms and floods recover.

"Together with loss adjusters, insurers reacted quickly to help flood victims get through Christmas. Insurers will continue to work closely with customers to ensure the repair process is completed as soon as possible.

"This was a traumatic event for those affected, and shows the importance of having adequate property insurance. The insurance industry is fully prepared to deal with the damage caused by bad weather like this."

The Environment Agency has advised claimants to request insurance pay for repairs that will better protect properties from flooding in future.

Claimants should also mark the height of flood water on the wall with a permanent marker in all flooded rooms and take pictures of property damage.

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