In Pictures: Flood-hit areas in the Midlands

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The Midlands is facing difficult conditions following devastation by flooding, with evacuations taking place in Shropshire and Worcestershire.

Photos taken on Wednesday and Thursday show the extent of the flooding in the area.

Flooding in Ironbridge, ShropshireImage source, PA Media
Flooding in Ironbridge, ShropshireImage source, PA Media

The Environment Agency has estimated that up to 500 tonnes of water per second is coursing past Ironbridge's flood defences.

Flooding in Ironbridge, ShropshireImage source, PA Media
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Flooding in Ironbridge, ShropshireImage source, Getty Images
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Flooding in Ironbridge, ShropshireImage source, PA Media

Deputy Chief Constable Julian Moss, from West Mercia Police, told a press conference on Wednesday evening that the force anticipated its presence on the ground would "continue for the next 10 days" at least.

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Flooding in Ironbridge, ShropshireImage source, PA Media

He said emergency crews also remain on the ground in "many places that are still flooded and have been for some time", as more wet weather was forecast.

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Flooding in Ironbridge, ShropshireImage source, Getty Images
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Flooding in Ironbridge, ShropshireImage source, PA Media

Parts of Shrewsbury have been under water for the last three days (seen below).

Flooding in ShrewsburyImage source, AFP
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Flooding in ShrewsburyImage source, AFP
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Flooding in ShrewsburyImage source, AFP

Swathes of Worcestershire flooded last week in the wake of Storm Dennis. In Bewdley, flood defences were used to hold back the River Severn (seen below).

Flood defences in BewdleyImage source, PA Media
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Flood defences in BewdleyImage source, PA Media
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Old Rectifying House pub in Worcester
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Flooding in BewdleyImage source, PA Media

Fire and rescue personnel were seen visiting flooded properties in Bewdley.

Fire and rescue personnel visit flooded properties in BewdleyImage source, PA Media

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