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in the south and west, and caused widespread transport disruption. There were major flooding problems, with the Somerset Levels continuing to be inundated with floodwaters from the New Year period. Severe flooding also occurred along sections of the River Thames. The photographs below provide some
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below for 1800 GMT on Monday 16 August 2004. More information on climate in south-west England Other similar serious flooding events that have occurred in the past include: July 1955 Martinstown Dorset (279.4 mm in 24 hours) June 1917 Bruton, Somerset (242.8 mm in 24 hours) August 1924 Cannington
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, Steve Willington, said: “With low temperatures persisting across southwestern parts of England, sleet or snow will fall to low levels in parts of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset through Wednesday afternoon and evening. At locations above 150 m, 2-5 cm is possible, but over the higher ground
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