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Coastal communities in Devon and Cornwall flooded Coastal communities in Devon and Cornwall flooded
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Coastal towns in south-west England have been left flooded after being hit by strong winds, large waves and a high tide.Coastal towns in south-west England have been left flooded after being hit by strong winds, large waves and a high tide.
The Environment Agency earlier warned of extreme danger on the Cornish coast and issued a severe flood warning.The Environment Agency earlier warned of extreme danger on the Cornish coast and issued a severe flood warning.
Elsewhere in England, a woman has died in Sussex after being carried out to sea by strong currents on Saturday. Elsewhere in England, a woman died in Sussex after being carried out to sea by strong currents on Saturday.
On the Somerset Levels, police say flood-hit villages are being targeted by thieves.On the Somerset Levels, police say flood-hit villages are being targeted by thieves.
About 600 gallons of domestic heating oil was reported stolen from a farm in the Somerset village of Moorland and two fire service quad bikes were taken from nearby Burrowbridge.About 600 gallons of domestic heating oil was reported stolen from a farm in the Somerset village of Moorland and two fire service quad bikes were taken from nearby Burrowbridge.
Places flooded in Cornwall include Looe, Fowey, Newlyn, Porthleven and Mevagissey. Devonport in Plymouth and Kingsbridge, Devon, have also been flooded. Meanwhile, environment minister Owen Paterson has said the government is to spend an extra £100,000 a week to pump water from Somerset's flood-ravaged areas.
Mr Paterson said 21 properties remained flooded and 200 people were still cut off in the villages of Muchelney, Thorney, Oath, Stathe and North Moor on Monday afternoon.
In Cornwall, places flooded include Looe, Fowey, Newlyn, Porthleven and Mevagissey. Devonport in Plymouth and Kingsbridge, Devon, have also been flooded.
In Gloucestershire, two severe flood warnings remain in place with the Environment Agency advising people to "be vigilant" as more rain is forecast.In Gloucestershire, two severe flood warnings remain in place with the Environment Agency advising people to "be vigilant" as more rain is forecast.
'Incredibly rough'
In Cornwall, Looe harbourmaster Geoff Penhaligon reported "lots of water in the main street and behind the market" which was "too deep for a car".In Cornwall, Looe harbourmaster Geoff Penhaligon reported "lots of water in the main street and behind the market" which was "too deep for a car".
Dale Clark, harbourmaster on the Isles of Scilly, which are about 28 miles south west of Cornwall, said there had been flooding of some properties. Dale Clark, harbourmaster on the Isles of Scilly, which are about 28 miles (45km) south west of Cornwall, said there had been flooding of some properties.
BBC Cornwall reporter Johnny O'Shea said the sea off Penzance was "incredibly rough, crashing along the sea wall".BBC Cornwall reporter Johnny O'Shea said the sea off Penzance was "incredibly rough, crashing along the sea wall".
Geoff Brown, Cornwall Council's portfolio holder for homes and communities, said: "There's been flooding in Mevagissey, the main road in Fowey and the seafront is closed in Penzance because of the concern of debris being thrown by waves on to the road. Geoff Brown, Cornwall Council's portfolio holder for homes and communities, said seafront in Penzance was closed "because of the concern of debris being thrown by waves on to the road".
"Clearly there's a severe amount of coastal damage and we need a clear weather window to start repairs." "Clearly there's a severe amount of coastal damage and we need a clear weather window to start repairs," he added.
Fowey harbourmaster Paul Thomas said he had been "splashing around" in flood water in his office.Fowey harbourmaster Paul Thomas said he had been "splashing around" in flood water in his office.
"I think the properties that regularly flood in Fowey would have had it worse this time."I think the properties that regularly flood in Fowey would have had it worse this time.
"There's only so much you can do - sandbags, storm guards and just lift your valuables off the ground - that's just the nature of living on the coast," he said. "There's only so much you can do - sandbags, storm guards and just lift your valuables off the ground. That's just the nature of living on the coast," he said.
In Seaton in Cornwall, Nicki Barry, who owns the beach cafe which was flooded twice in January, said her business had been protected by a new sandbank. In Seaton in Cornwall, Nicki Barry - who owns the beach cafe that was flooded twice in January - said her business had been protected by a new sandbank.
Ms Barry said a Cornwall Council digger created the bank to protect the road and it helped protect the cafe.Ms Barry said a Cornwall Council digger created the bank to protect the road and it helped protect the cafe.
In Devon, flooding was reported in Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Exmouth.In Devon, flooding was reported in Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Exmouth.
Earlier, only one of three Torpoint Ferry vessels - which connect Devon and Cornwall - was in service because of severe flooding at Devonport, Plymouth.Earlier, only one of three Torpoint Ferry vessels - which connect Devon and Cornwall - was in service because of severe flooding at Devonport, Plymouth.
First Great Western tweeted that trains were suspended between Penzance and St Erth due to flooding and between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot because of "poor weather". Rail services were suspended between Penzance and St Erth on Monday morning due to flooding, First Great Western (FGW) said. They were restarted later.
FGW added that services between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot were cancelled until 5 February because of "damage caused by poor weather" and that Stagecoach buses were accepting its tickets.
On Saturday, six fishermen were rescued after their boat foundered in "treacherous" conditions off the north Cornish coast.On Saturday, six fishermen were rescued after their boat foundered in "treacherous" conditions off the north Cornish coast.
An RNAS Culdrose helicopter winched five of the crew from the sea, while the sixth was rescued by lifeboat.An RNAS Culdrose helicopter winched five of the crew from the sea, while the sixth was rescued by lifeboat.
A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "We will take a decision about potentially salvaging the vessel when the weather conditions improve.A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "We will take a decision about potentially salvaging the vessel when the weather conditions improve.
"We estimate that around 30% of the vessel has already broken up due to the bad weather.""We estimate that around 30% of the vessel has already broken up due to the bad weather."
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