Heavy rainfall leaves Somerset Levels severely flooded

3 January 2023

News image — The Somerset Levels is a coastal plain that extends across the county

Ben Birchall Flooded fields at Muchelney, Somerset — The Somerset Levels is a coastal plain that extends across the county

A coastal plain and surrounding roads have been submerged in water after a bout of severe flooding.

Heavy rainfall over the festive period has caused flooding across The Somerset Levels and roads around the nearby village of Muchelney, near Langport, have been closed.

Ben Birchall A car is stranded in floodwaters on Langport Road, near Muchelney, Somerset. — Emergency flood gates have been activated across the county after a car was left stranded in flood water

Ben Birchall A car turns around to avoid floodwaters on Langport Road, near Muchelney, Somerset. — Cutts Road, in Bridgwater, New Road, near Cheddar and Langport Road, in Somerton, have been closed due to flooding

Ben Birchall A bird rests on still floodwaters near Langport Road, in flooded fields at Muchelney, Somerset.

Ben Birchall Trees cast shadows on floodwaters near Langport Road, at Muchelney, Somerset.

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