How much longer will the rain and floods continue?
The past week has seen much of the UK lashed by low pressure after low pressure, bringing gales, heavy rain and flooding. How much longer will it continue?
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The past week has seen much of the UK lashed by low pressure after low pressure, bringing gales, heavy rain and flooding. How much longer will it continue?
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