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Friday, 8 December, 2000, 13:40 GMT
In pictures: Flood misery
A fresh wave of flooding has hit the UK, bringing renewed misery to people still recovering from October's downpours.

Residents of a caravan park in Dawlish Warren, Devon, had to be rescued by emergency services.
Residents of a caravan park in Dawlish Warren, Devon, had to be rescued by emergency services

Many motorists became trapped as they attempted to drive through the rising flood waters
Many motorists became trapped as they attempted to drive through the rising flood waters

A Royal Mail van braved the floods inTiverton, in Devon, as emergency services admit they are stretched to capacity
A Royal Mail van braved the floods in Tiverton, Devon, as emergency services were stretched to capacity

A helicopter from RAF Chivenor joinis efforts to evacuate over 30 people stranded in Dawlsih Warren, Devon
A helicopter from RAF Chivenor joins efforts to evacuate over 30 people stranded in Dawlish Warren, Devon

Prince Regent pub landlord Trever Holston examines his flooded bar in Tiverton
Prince Regent pub landlord Trever Holston examines his flooded bar in Tiverton

Sandbags are laid out on the streets of Exton near Winchester after heavy overnight rain
Sandbags are laid out on the streets of Exton near Winchester after heavy overnight rain
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