Great Yarmouth now Under Water
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Oh dear hope all the Pistonheaders in that part of the World are OK.
BBC Website said:
More than 90 properties in Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk and Lowestoft, in Suffolk, have been affected, with some areas under 5ft of water.
Great Yarmouth railway station was closed and traffic was at a standstill.
Police said flooding in the centre of Great Yarmouth was "extensive" and advised drivers to avoid the town.
Norfolk Fire Service received between 200 and 300 calls in four-and-a-half hours from people having flooding problems.
"An emergency plan has been put into operation, which involves the local authorities and emergency services, and we are thinking about shelters," Norfolk County Council spokesperson said.
Great Yarmouth railway station was closed and traffic was at a standstill.
Police said flooding in the centre of Great Yarmouth was "extensive" and advised drivers to avoid the town.
Norfolk Fire Service received between 200 and 300 calls in four-and-a-half hours from people having flooding problems.
"An emergency plan has been put into operation, which involves the local authorities and emergency services, and we are thinking about shelters," Norfolk County Council spokesperson said.
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