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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Robyn Vinter and agencies

Up to 20m car trips predicted in run-up to Christmas as thaw brings flood risk

Traffic on a wet motorway
Temperatures will rise to as high as 14C in parts of the UK on Monday, and the warmer weather brings a risk of flooding. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

UK drivers are embarking on an estimated 20m car trips to see friends and family in the run-up to Christmas Day.

The RAC said traffic will build steadily from Monday before peaking on Friday and Saturday, which is Christmas Eve.

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