Wintry weather is tightening its grip in many parts of the UK, with sub-zero temperatures expected to plunge even lower than during the heavy snowfall of the past weekend. Weather forecasters predict the coldest nights of the year over the next two days, and temperatures are expected to fall as low as -20C in some areas. A series of yellow weather warnings covering the next few days have already become active – with the latest warning over ice in parts of northern Wales, as well as areas in central and northern England, until 12:00 GMT on Wednesday. The cold weather comes after another day of flooding causing havoc in central England but, with no further rainfall expected in flood-hit areas in the coming days, flood waters are likely to begin subsiding. An amber cold health alert – the second-highest level – covering all regions of England, is in place until midday on Sunday. The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), warns the freezing conditions are likely to result in a rise in deaths, particularly among older and vulnerable people, and an increase in demand for health services.
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