Flooding: Latest updates
Fire crews across the region are still dealing with the aftermath of flash flooding in North Yorkshire
Flooding update North Yorkshire
This is the latest information issued by the Environment Agency and North Yorkshire County Council :-
Levels of the River Derwent at Malton are continuing to fall slowly. Latest readings show it is now 4.4m.
Pumping continues to operate in Malton, Old Malton and Norton with signs of improvements across most areas. Pumping will continue over the weekend and there will be a continuous review of the positioning of the pumps.
Brawby – the situation is continuing to be monitored.
Road closures caused by flooding are still in place; these include Town Street, Old Malton; County Bridge and Castlegate.
Malton and Norton - businesses are open as usual with events including todays Malton Food Market still on.
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£120 million to tackle flooding
The Government is granting £120 million to help areas affected by flooding.
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£120m government cash for defences
The government is to provide millions of pounds of funding for flood defence projects.