Region battered by downpours

Emergency services were once again kept at full stretch in Shropshire and Mid Wales as the relentless and torrential downpours caused havoc.

Read the full story and view the picture gallery below - click on the last page for flood warnings near you and details of events called off.

Flooded roads near Cross Houses.

Above: Flooded roads near Cross Houses.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service fielded more than 100 weather-related calls yesterday afternoon, the bulk of which involved waterlogged homes and vehicles getting stuck in flood waters.

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This article was posted on September 6, 2008 at 3:35 pm.
Alan Ward (2)
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2 Comments

  1. Glyn Payne said: Sep 6th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    Oh Well, It’s good for the garden andat least it means that we don’t have a hose pipe ban.

  2. ali m said: Sep 9th, 2008 at 11:51 am

    My commiserations to all people affected by these floods, after only just being able to move back to their homes and businesses, following the floods of last year. And well done to all the services, including district council and local authority workers, during this time.

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