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27/11/2012
Further Flooding Threatens North Wales
Over 500 homes in north Wales are at risk after the River Elwy broke its banks.
Water levels overtopped flood defences in St Asaph and there are fears more heavy rain overnight could lead to further flooding and travel disruption.
An emergency centre has been set up at a leisure centre in St Asaph.
In North Yorkshire, more than 50 houses in Pickering are currently under threat from rising water levels.
Inspector Mark Davies, from North Wales Police, said: "The Environment Agency tell us water levels are rising and getting worse.
"We haven't had any reports of people in severe difficulty but it has been distressing for people flooded in their own homes."
(GK)
Water levels overtopped flood defences in St Asaph and there are fears more heavy rain overnight could lead to further flooding and travel disruption.
An emergency centre has been set up at a leisure centre in St Asaph.
In North Yorkshire, more than 50 houses in Pickering are currently under threat from rising water levels.
Inspector Mark Davies, from North Wales Police, said: "The Environment Agency tell us water levels are rising and getting worse.
"We haven't had any reports of people in severe difficulty but it has been distressing for people flooded in their own homes."
(GK)
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