Flood warnings have been issued for dozens of locations around the UK as the cold snap has finally ended, leaving the snow to melt and an onslaught of rain to soak the nation.
After weeks of sub-zero temperatures, people have been told to expect the mercury to reach 15C in south-west England and north Wales, today thanks to a milder air arriving from the Atlantic.
The sudden thaw is set to cause havoc across the country as the Environment Agency has put out 12 flood warnings and 53 flood alerts for the nation.
