
Due to flooding on the railway line in Garforth, a limited train service is running between Leeds and York.
The flooding was caused by heavy rain during Storm Christoph.
Services are expected to be disrupted until 12.30pm today.
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Delays on Northern services due to heavy flooding in Garforth
Due to heavy flooding on the railway at Garforth fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Services between Leeds and York via Garforth are disrupted.
Replacement road transport has been requested to operate between Leeds and York in both directions of travel, details will be provided when this confirmed.
Services between Leeds and Hull will be delayed passing through the affected area.
Network Rail staff are on site to monitor water levels.
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Met Office: More heavy rain on the way
More heavy rain is forecast in Leeds on Thursday morning.
River levels remain high after Storm Christoph brought persistent rain to the city on Wednesday and overnight.
Flooding is still possible in Leeds on Thursday morning, the Environment Agency warns, with further showers likely.
Here is the full Met Office forecast for Thursday:
‘Immediate action required’ as five flood warnings in place in Leeds
Five urgent flood warnings and three flood alerts are in place across Leeds on Thursday morning.
The warnings were issued on Wednesday as Storm Christoph brought persistent heavy rain to the city.
River levels continued to rise and peaked overnight after heavy showers and some snow.
Here is the latest from the Environment Agency on flood warnings across Leeds:
Five urgent flood warnings in Leeds as river levels peak overnight - immediate action required
Five urgent flood warnings and three flood alerts are in place across Leeds on Thursday morning.
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Good morning and welcome to the Yorkshire Evening Post’s live news blog on Thursday January 21.
We’ll bring you the latest updates on flood warnings and alerts in place across Leeds throughout the day.
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Good morning and welcome to the Yorkshire Evening Post’s live news blog on Thursday January 21.
We’ll bring you the latest updates on flood warnings and alerts in place across Leeds throughout the day.
Latest flood news: Five flood warnings in place and 11 flood alerts
There are currently five flood warnings in place in Leeds which means flooding is expected and immediate action required.
Collingham Beck at Collingham
Flooding is expecting to continue for the Collingham Beck at Collingham to the recent heavy rain.
The level of the River Wharfe at Collingham is 3.95m and is expected remain high as further heavy rain is expected until Thursday, the Environment Agency said.
The level of Bardsey Beck at Bardsey is 1.26m.
Areas most at risk are at the lower end of Collingham Beck near the River Wharfe.
The Environment Agency has urged people to "avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and put your flood plan into action."
This information is correct as of 5:27pm (Weds 20).
River Aire at Allerton Ings, Barnsdale Road
A flood warning remains in place for the River Aire at Allerton Ings, Barnsdale Road and Properties, in Allertown Bywater.
The Environment Agency reports that the river levels are continuing to rise as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph.
It expects the spillway to continue to operate until Thursday lunchtime. We are closely monitoring the situation.
This is the latest information and was last updated at 4:12pm (Weds 20).
River Calder at Methley and Mickletown
Flood is expected by the River Calder at Methley and Mickletown.
The Environment Agency said: "River levels on the River Calder at Methley are high and continue to rise slowly as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph.
"They are forecast to remain high before starting to fall Thursday afternoon.
"Areas most at risk are properties in the Methley and Mickletown area.
"Please avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying land that may be flooded"
This information was last updated at 8.55pm (Weds 20)
River Calder at Stanley
River levels are high at the River Calder by Methley.
They are continuing to rise.
The Environment Agency said: "Areas most at risk are properties Altofts Ings, the northern end of Foxholes Lane."
This is the latest information and was last updated at 8.49pm (Weds 20).
River Calder at Whitwood Mere
River levels are high on the River Calder at Whitwood Mere.
Areas most at risk are properties in the Whitwood Mere area.
This information was last updated at 9pm (Weds 20).
There are 11 flood alerts in place - this means flooding is possible and people should be prepared:
Lower River Aire catchment
Lower River Calder catchment
Lower River Nidd catchment
Lower River Wharfe
Middle River Aire catchment
River Crimple catchment
River Spen and Batley Beck catchments
Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby
Tidal River Wharfe
Upper River Calder catchment
Wyke Beck, Meanwood Beck and Wortley Beck catchments