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More rain expected after floods

Heavy rain has brought more flooding to parts of the UK over the last few days. Hebden Bridge has been among the areas hardest hit. More rain has been forecast for today

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Environment Agency: Update on flash flooding in Somerset

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Sheppey at Shepton Mallet and Croscombe and a lower level flood alert for nearby east Somerset rivers.

Avon and Somerset Police are currently knocking on doors to alert people. There is a possibility that the river will overtop at the nearby village of Godney.

John Rowlands for the Environment Agency said:

This kind of localised event is difficult to predict but is devastating when it happens.

It's important in this situation that people should not attempt to drive or walk through the flood water.

Our teams have been hard pressed this week already and we're doing all we can to contain the situation and prevent it getting worse.

The Environment Agency are asking people to remain vigilant and stay informed using their Floodline on 0845 988 1188, their website and following their Twitter feed.

You can find more coverage of this story on the ITV Anglia website.

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