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By Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas More than 130flood alerts are in force for the UK ahead of further rain this weekend. Maps from the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales show all the areas where officials are concerned about potential flooding of roads, homes and businesses. Recent rainfall has left a number of major rivers perilously swollen in many areas, with high groundwater levels also catching the attention of authorities. A total of 16 ‘act now’ flood warnings – meaning flooding is expected – remain in place in England, with another 107 flood alerts also applied to locations where fl…