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Todmorden flash floods amid torrential rain Todmorden flash floods amid torrential rain
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Several properties in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, have been hit by flash floods.Several properties in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, have been hit by flash floods.
A flood alert for the River Calder and its tributaries from Todmorden to Brighouse was issued by the Environment Agency at about 17:45 BST.A flood alert for the River Calder and its tributaries from Todmorden to Brighouse was issued by the Environment Agency at about 17:45 BST.
River levels had risen rapidly during what residents described as a "torrential" downpour, the Environment Agency said.River levels had risen rapidly during what residents described as a "torrential" downpour, the Environment Agency said.
The fire brigade received calls from at least 15 flooded properties.The fire brigade received calls from at least 15 flooded properties.
Fire crews are pumping out some of the properties.Fire crews are pumping out some of the properties.
Early indications are that the flooding was due to excess surface water, an Environment Agency spokesman said. Flood warning sirens were sounded as a precautionary measure in Todmorden and nearby Walsden.
Flood warning sirens have been sounded as a precautionary measure in Todmorden and nearby Walsden, he said. While river levels have peaked, further rain is expected later on Monday night.
While river levels have peaked, further rain is expected later on Monday evening. West Yorkshire Police asked people to avoid areas in Todmorden which were badly affected.
West Yorkshire Police have asked people to avoid areas in Todmorden which are badly affected. Waves caused by vehicles being driven through water could cause damage to houses, police added.
Waves caused by driving through water could cause damage to houses, police added.
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