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| Devon and Cornwall flood alert as rain sweeps in | Devon and Cornwall flood alert as rain sweeps in |
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| People living near a number of Devon and Cornwall rivers are being warned about flooding on Sunday night with heavy rain expected over the counties. | People living near a number of Devon and Cornwall rivers are being warned about flooding on Sunday night with heavy rain expected over the counties. |
| The Met Office is forecasting up to 3in (80mm) of rain for parts of the South West over the next 48 hours. | The Met Office is forecasting up to 3in (80mm) of rain for parts of the South West over the next 48 hours. |
| The Environment Agency said the Teign, Dart, Exe, Otter, Axe and Torridge rivers in Devon could be affected by the rain. | The Environment Agency said the Teign, Dart, Exe, Otter, Axe and Torridge rivers in Devon could be affected by the rain. |
| The Yealm, Tamar and Tavy rivers might also start to rise. | |
| The Environment Agency said: "Significant disruption, including disruption to travel and flooding of properties and communities, is possible. | The Environment Agency said: "Significant disruption, including disruption to travel and flooding of properties and communities, is possible. |
| "Strong winds will increase the risk of flooding as wind-blown debris has the potential to block watercourses and drains." | "Strong winds will increase the risk of flooding as wind-blown debris has the potential to block watercourses and drains." |