In pictures: England and Wales hit by flooding

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The last few days has seen widespread disruption to parts of England and Wales after more than a month's worth of rain fell in just a few hours. The River Thames in London was one of the rivers that overtopped its banks. This woman found a way to get through the water without getting her feet wet by cycling through it!
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AFC Wimbledon had to postpone their Carabao Cup match against Newcastle United after this sinkhole appeared at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The club said the stadium will be closed until further notice.
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Some schools in areas like Bedfordshire - where this flooded main road is - and Oxfordshire have had to shut with pupils having to switch to remote learning.
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This is the same road as pictured above. This car with its boot open shows you just how deep the water is. The fire brigade warned people that "a foot of moving water at just 6mph is enough to float a car". Widespread flooding caused major disruption not just on roads but many trains were delayed or cancelled due to the water.
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No footy at this pitch in Northampton! Parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire saw more than 100mm of rain in 48 hours and there are still flood warnings in place across England.

24 September 2024

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