Satellite image shows surface water runoff after floods
As the floods slowly subside, in some areas to ground is so wet it can't sink in.
Satellite image shows surface water runoff after floods
The dark brown area shows the surface water runoff from the recent floods. It happens when the soil is so saturated excess water from rain flows over the land.
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What causes sinkholes?
The recent flooding has caused an unprecedented number of sinkholes to appear in roads and near people's homes. Martin Stew investigates.
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Flood barrier which divided a community to be dismantled
The 600-metre aqua-dam was pumped full of flood water on Friday to protect 200 homes.
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Flood victims face long wait to return to ruined homes
Many householders have started to empty their homes and look for temporary accommodation.