Flood defences pulled down on River Severn

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Flood barriers have been taken down on the River Severn as Shropshire gets back to normal following this week's flooding.

Phase two of the Frankwell flood barriers in Shrewsbury and the flood defences on The Wharfage in Ironbridge were taken down yesterday.

The Environment Agency reported that water levels had now peaked and are gradually falling.

Although the flood threat is receding, officials have warned drivers to be careful on recently flooded roads because of the mud and other debris which may still be on the carriageway.

Forecasters have warned that the rain could now turn back into ice, with the possibility of snow returning next week.

Clear skies overnight saw temperatures drop to -2C (28.4f) with icy appearing in some parts of the county.

And Met Office chief forecaster Martin Young said the weather is set to become more wintry by Tuesday.

"Today will be a fine and dry day with lengthy spells of sunshine, but feeling much colder than of late, especially when exposed to the northerly wind," he said.

"There will only be a maximum temperature of 5C (41f).

"It will be turning milder and cloudier with rain preceded by hill snow tomorrow before clearer, colder and showery conditions move in Monday. Showers will be turning heavy at times and also wintry during Tuesday."

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