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Sunday 7 September 2008

Flood Alerts As Rain Moves North

Source: Sky News UK (Sunday 7th September 2008)

Torrential rain that has deluged parts of England and Wales could continue to cause flooding for several days, experts are warning.

Five people, including a teenage girl, have died as a result of treacherous conditions on the roads, while flash floods have forced hundreds of families from their homes.

The worst-affected areas are in the north-east of England.

The Environment Agency has issued several severe flood warnings, with properties around Catterick and Morpeth among those most at risk.

But problems remains across large areas, with around 100 flood warnings in place as water makes its way down from the hills.