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06/02/2014
Environment Agency Issues Severe Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings are in place for Somerset today as successive bands of rain show no signs of easing.
Further heavy rainfall is expected today, Friday and Saturday, exacerbating the risks of flooding from rivers and surface water across the south west, central and south east of England.
Environment Agency teams were out yesterday and overnight deploying temporary defences at Northmoor and Fordgate on the Somerset Levels, to protect around 30 homes. More demountable defences are being delivered today from around the country.
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Further heavy rainfall is expected today, Friday and Saturday, exacerbating the risks of flooding from rivers and surface water across the south west, central and south east of England.
Environment Agency teams were out yesterday and overnight deploying temporary defences at Northmoor and Fordgate on the Somerset Levels, to protect around 30 homes. More demountable defences are being delivered today from around the country.
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Further Flooding Threatens North Wales
Over 500 homes in north Wales are at risk after the River Elwy broke its banks. Water levels overtopped flood defences in St Asaph and there are fears more heavy rain overnight could lead to further flooding and travel disruption. An emergency centre has been set up at a leisure centre in St Asaph.
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