Parts of west Norfolk under two feet of water after floods

Parts of west Norfolk have been submerged by flood water <i>(Image: Welney Flood Watch)</i>
Parts of west Norfolk have been submerged by flood water (Image: Welney Flood Watch)
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Parts of Norfolk have been left submerged under more than two feet of water as the county continues to battle winter flooding.

The A1101 Welney Wash Road is once again under water as river levels have continued to rise in west Norfolk.

After having risen overnight the road is now under 2.25 feet of water according to the Welney Flood Watch group.

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Concerns have been raised over the River ThetConcerns have been raised over the River Thet (Image: The Environment Agency) They have advised people to avoid the area and find a different route.

The waters have prompted the Environment Agency to issue a warning to locals as an amber flood alert is in place covering the Hundred Foot Washes in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.

Moving east, the Little Ouse River and the River Thet near Thetford have caused concern with river levels continuing to rise after last weekend's heavy rain caused by Storm Darragh.

A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: "Areas most at risk are those around the Little Ouse River from Rickinghall to Hockwold, including The Black Bourn, and River Thet from Attleborough to Thetford.

"The forecast for this week is dry, which will allow levels to start falling. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger."

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