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| Monday, 30 December, 2002, 11:40 GMT Waters rise in the East ![]() Drivers are urged to be wary of low-lying areas Widespread rain on Sunday night has caused localised flooding in parts of East Anglia. The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for Suffolk and Cambridgeshire and a lower level flood watch for Buckinghamshire. Heavy rain has also affected Norfolk - some houses in Poringland near Norwich have been surrounded by two feet of water. Motorists have been urged to take care after a taxi overturned overnight after hitting four feet of water on the road at Hardingham, near Dereham. Caution areas: Flood warning From Sicklesmere to Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flood warning From Cambridge to Grantchester Flood watch From Thornborough to Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire The Environment Agency said low-lying farmland and minor roads in the region are at greatest risk of flooding. For the latest information, the Environment Agency advises people to call Floodline on 0845 988 1188. | See also: 29 Dec 02 | England 29 Dec 02 | Wales 23 Dec 02 | England Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top England stories now: Links to more England stories are at the foot of the page. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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