John Curtin

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Workers build flood protection in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire

UK braces for the second weekend of the weather disturbance, as experts warn of storm Dennis could inflict more damage than Ciara, if it sweeps in later.

severe weather warnings are in place for most of the UK - and forecasters say a month's worth of rain could Fall In some places.

road, rail and air travellers with interruptions, with British Airways and easyJet flights, the affected.

It Comes after The Storm , Ciara flooded hundreds of homes last weekend.

The Environment Agency has warned flooding is likely to be worse this weekend, as already-saturated soil is met with a "perfect storm" of Heavy Rain , strong wind and melting Snow .

in the place for most of the country, from Saturday afternoon into Sunday evening.

This means that floods could cause a danger to the life, power outages are to be expected, and there is a good chance that transport will be affected.

The LNER train company has already cancelled dozens of services between London and the North East of England.

Other companies say that the services that could be affected by speed restrictions, as well as fallen trees and debris on the track.

It Comes at a particularly busy weekend with many families, the trip you booked on the half-term holiday.

The worst affected areas, said between 120-140mm of rainfall and gusts up to 80 mph over the weekend, the Met Office .

The predictions are not as strong as last weekend, as Ciara brought as much as 184mm of rain and winds of up to 97mph, what

However, experts have warned, Dennis storm could bring a "perfect storm" of Heavy Rain , strong winds and Snow melt that could leave even more homes flooded.

John Curtin , the Environment Agency , executive director of flood and coast protection, said Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire areas, he was very "concerned" were over.

"This (storm) could be a Step Up from what we have seen before," said Mr Curtin said.

"We had a big storm last weekend (we have regions now), saturated catchment, Snow melt and rainfall, so it is a perfect storm. "

- The Environment Agency were said to operate in the preparations in the trails, flood protection, flood storage basins, and to protect temporary barriers communities.

the Foss barrier in York, the Thames Barrier in London and another in Bewdley, Worcestershire, on the River Severn belong to.

UK-power-operators say they have used to respond to extra engineers and call Center staff to the possible impact of The Storm , after the widespread power outages last weekend.

Newly-appointed environment Secretary, George Eustice , said he had spoken to local flooding response groups across the country on Friday.

highlighting the Environment Agency 's preparations, he added: "We are fully focused on the position that the communities are protected and have access to the support and advice you need, for sure this weekend. "

EasyJet has announced to the passengers, the flights to and from the UK affected

will be, in the Meantime, airlines grounded flights in anticipation of bad weather have.

Some of the passengers report that SMS messages received from easyJet tell cancelled their flights already.

can occur More cancellations, even in the short term, if The Storm moves in from the Saturday.

An easyJet spokesman said: "We will do everything possible to arrange to minimize the effects of the disorder for us and our customers, alternative travel.

"We also have hotel rooms and meals for the customers, you need to offer. "

Network Rail is also advising passengers to expect delays and cancellations to services because of flooding, and thus more time for your travels.

households living in the vicinity of railway lines have been asked to secure all loose gardens elements, after several trampolines were blown on to the tracks last weekend.

at least 800 homes in the North of England and in many other areas are flooded in danger over the weekend, as Dennis unleashed a storm heavy rainfall.

This is the assessment of the Environment Agency , which warns that the continued fall of Heavy Rain on soil already saturated.

the Snow lying on Higher Ground , melted, and pose a threat.

The Agency 's head of flood defence, John Curtin , told a media briefing, the 800 houses were flooded last weekend during The Storm , Ciara and that "my feeling is that this is at least as bad as, and probably more".

in the course of the winter so far, 7% of 400 flow-measurement devices have set new records for the water height.

Mr Curtin, said temporary flood protection have been used in many places, but added it was too early to say exactly where The Most intense rain would fall.

He said he was very worried, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria, but in parts of Wales, South-west England, The Midlands and south-east England could also be in danger.

the Temporary flood barriers have been installed in Billington, Lancashire, before The Storm Dennis

The Met Office has amber warnings for rain in the pockets of the North-and South-west England and Wales, from 12:00 GMT on Saturday until 15:00 on Sunday.

A yellow warning is also in most of southern England, from 00:15 until 18:00 on Sunday.

On Saturday Morning , there was - meaning floods are "expected" and 141 flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - are in place throughout the country.

Yellow warnings for strong winds and Heavy Rain , all of England, Wales and southern Scotland, between 09:00 GMT and on Saturday at noon.

Further yellow warnings for wind in Northern parts of the UK, from noon to Sunday noon on Monday - potentially travel to bring disruption for commuters.

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Source of news: bbc.com