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Storms leave county under water | Storms leave county under water |
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Torrential storms have led to flooding across half of Somerset. | Torrential storms have led to flooding across half of Somerset. |
A Devon and Somerset Fire Service spokesman asked people only to phone 999 if there was a risk to life as they had been inundated with calls. | A Devon and Somerset Fire Service spokesman asked people only to phone 999 if there was a risk to life as they had been inundated with calls. |
Motorists were being warned not to go out in their cars as many roads have been left impassable. | Motorists were being warned not to go out in their cars as many roads have been left impassable. |
People attending the annual Bath and West show have been stuck in mud and long queues as they tried to leave the flood-hit Bath and West Showground. | People attending the annual Bath and West show have been stuck in mud and long queues as they tried to leave the flood-hit Bath and West Showground. |
However organisers said they hoped the show would still go ahead on Friday, despite the poor weather. | |
Areas in the south of the county have been particularly badly hit including Castle Carey, Ilminster, Crewkerne and the Mendips. | Areas in the south of the county have been particularly badly hit including Castle Carey, Ilminster, Crewkerne and the Mendips. |
Fire crews were carrying out salvage duties, clearing blocked drains and waiting for the Highways Agency to provide sandbags and further drain clearance. | Fire crews were carrying out salvage duties, clearing blocked drains and waiting for the Highways Agency to provide sandbags and further drain clearance. |
Andy Newland of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service advised people to use sandbags or fill black bags with soil to prevent water coming into their properties. | Andy Newland of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service advised people to use sandbags or fill black bags with soil to prevent water coming into their properties. |
However, if the situation became extreme, people would need to move upstairs, he added. | However, if the situation became extreme, people would need to move upstairs, he added. |
Are you in the area? Have you been affected by the flooding? You can send us your experiences using the form below: | Are you in the area? Have you been affected by the flooding? You can send us your experiences using the form below: |
You can send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via mobile please dial 61124. | You can send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via mobile please dial 61124. |
If you have a large file you can upload here. | If you have a large file you can upload here. |
Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |
Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |