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Shrewsbury flooding: 'Highest ever' peak could be recorded | |
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Flooding in Shrewsbury could reach its "highest ever" level, the Environment Agency has warned. | |
Barriers have been put up in the town, with a severe flood warning in place, meaning there is a danger to life. | Barriers have been put up in the town, with a severe flood warning in place, meaning there is a danger to life. |
During the night, Shropshire Council workers closed many of the main road routes into and around Shrewsbury. | During the night, Shropshire Council workers closed many of the main road routes into and around Shrewsbury. |
The EA's Chris Bainger said 40-50mm of rain had fallen over the Welsh mountains, and it was expected to cause problems further down the River Severn. | The EA's Chris Bainger said 40-50mm of rain had fallen over the Welsh mountains, and it was expected to cause problems further down the River Severn. |
There are currently dozens of flood warnings and alerts in England after heavy rainfall. | There are currently dozens of flood warnings and alerts in England after heavy rainfall. |
Defences went up in Frankwell and Coleham Head in Shrewsbury overnight. | Defences went up in Frankwell and Coleham Head in Shrewsbury overnight. |
Telford & Wrekin Council workers have spent the night distributing sand bags in the Ironbridge area. Homes that are at risk in Jackfield were the first to receive help. | Telford & Wrekin Council workers have spent the night distributing sand bags in the Ironbridge area. Homes that are at risk in Jackfield were the first to receive help. |
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