Flood warnings issued after further heavy rain

Andy TriggBBC News, Norfolk
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The Environment Agency says river levels are already high following Storm Babet last week
  • Five flood warnings and eight flood alerts have been issued for Norfolk and Waveney
  • The Environment Agency said river levels remained high following Storm Babet last week and heavy rain overnight
  • Homeowners and businesses on the banks of some rivers have been urged to "take action" to protect themselves and their properties

Further flooding "is expected" at some properties due to high river levels.

The Environment Agency (EA) has issued five flood warnings for Norfolk and Waveney, and eight flood alerts.

It said properties on the banks of the rivers Waveney, Bure, Yare, Thet and Wissey were particularly at risk.

Homeowners and businesses have been urged by the EA to "take action" to protect themselves and their properties.

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A major incident was declared in Suffolk following Storm Babet

River levels remain high across parts of England following Storm Babet last week and heavy rain overnight.

The EA said people should avoid contact with flood water, and to not walk or drive through it.

Storm Babet is believed to have caused at least seven deaths across England and Scotland.

Thousands of homes and roads were flooded, with areas such as Norfolk and Suffolk particularly affected.

About 100 properties were flooded in Attleborough.

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