Crematorium and travel affected by Surrey flooding
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A number of areas across Surrey remain affected by flooding after heavy rain over the weekend.
The Met Office yellow warning for rain covering the county expired at 09:00 GMT on Monday.
However, as of 14:55, there were 167 flood warnings in place across England - meaning flooding is expected. A warning for the River Wey is among these.
The Environment Agency has also issued almost 314 flood alerts nationwide, meaning flooding is possible.
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Earlier flood warnings in Surrey covered the River Mole, both at Brockham and Pixham, and at Leatherhead and Fetcham.
River levels at Brockham have now peaked. Low-lying land and roads remain affected, particularly around Old School Lane and Reigate Road.
River levels have also peaked and stabilised at Leatherhead. Properties on Thorncroft Drive, Wallis Mews and Fetcham Grove are most at risk, the Environment Agency says.
Weather conditions are expected to start improving on Tuesday afternoon.
In Leatherhead, Randalls Park Crematorium cemetery has been flooded while staff at the crematorium itself have put up defences to protect against water damage. Services are continuing as normal.
The flood warning for the River Wey at Elstead and Eashing states that flooding of property and roads is expected on Monday, especially in the Tilford and Passfield Mill areas.
The flood warning for Lingfield remains in place as river levels remain high, although they are starting to recede. Areas most at risk include properties around Lingfield Common Road and the Ray Brook.
Flood alerts remain in force including for the Upper and Lower River Wey and Cranleigh Waters.
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