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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 during torrential rain. | Several properties in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, have been hit by flash floods during torrential rain. |
| 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 on Monday. | 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 on Monday. |
| River levels had risen rapidly during what residents said was a torrential downpour, according to the agency. | River levels had risen rapidly during what residents said was a torrential downpour, according to the agency. |
| Clean-up operations were under way on Tuesday after at least 19 properties were flooded. | Clean-up operations were under way on Tuesday after at least 19 properties were flooded. |
| Fire crews had pumped out some of the properties. | Fire crews had pumped out some of the properties. |
| Flood warning sirens had been sounded as a precautionary measure in Todmorden and nearby Walsden. | Flood warning sirens had been sounded as a precautionary measure in Todmorden and nearby Walsden. |
| Some properties in Walsden also suffered flood damage. | Some properties in Walsden also suffered flood damage. |
| While river levels have peaked, further rain is expected later. | While river levels have peaked, further rain is expected later. |
| The Environment Agency had been monitoring river levels in the area during the night. | The Environment Agency had been monitoring river levels in the area during the night. |
| West Yorkshire Police said people should avoid the areas of Todmorden that were badly affected. | West Yorkshire Police said people should avoid the areas of Todmorden that were badly affected. |
| Officers had feared waves caused by vehicles being driven through flood water would cause damage to houses. | Officers had feared waves caused by vehicles being driven through flood water would cause damage to houses. |
| Following the flooding, the A6033 Rochdale Road in Todmorden was closed because of a landslip around Hollins Street. | Following the flooding, the A6033 Rochdale Road in Todmorden was closed because of a landslip around Hollins Street. |
| Traffic cannot get to the town's railway station. | Traffic cannot get to the town's railway station. |
| Transport officials said buses were being used instead of trains between Hebden Bridge and Rochdale. | Transport officials said buses were being used instead of trains between Hebden Bridge and Rochdale. |
| They added that replacement buses could not call at Walsden station and the disruption could continue into the afternoon. | They added that replacement buses could not call at Walsden station and the disruption could continue into the afternoon. |