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Heavy rainfall leaves Somerset Levels severely flooded

News imageBen Birchall Flooded fields at Muchelney, SomersetBen Birchall
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.

News imageBen Birchall A car is stranded in floodwaters on Langport Road, near Muchelney, Somerset.Ben Birchall
Emergency flood gates have been activated across the county after a car was left stranded in flood water
News imageBen Birchall Flooded fields at Muchelney, SomersetBen Birchall
Somerset Highways is urging drivers not to drive through the flood water as it can be extremely dangerous
News imageBen Birchall A car turns around to avoid floodwaters on Langport Road, near Muchelney, Somerset.Ben Birchall
Cutts Road, in Bridgwater, New Road, near Cheddar and Langport Road, in Somerton, have been closed due to flooding
News imageBen Birchall A car is stranded in floodwaters on Langport Road, near Muchelney, SomersetBen Birchall
News imageBen Birchall A bird rests on still floodwaters near Langport Road, in flooded fields at Muchelney, Somerset.Ben Birchall
News imageBen Birchall Trees cast shadows on floodwaters near Langport Road, at Muchelney, Somerset.Ben Birchall
News imageBen Birchall Flooded fields at Muchelney, Somerset.Ben Birchall
Wet conditions are expected to continue across the county over the next few days
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