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In Pictures: Heavy rain and rising rivers bring flooding misery

More than 1,000 properties across England have flooded this week.

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Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts remain in place across England after heavy downpours this week.

Data from the Environment Agency shows almost every river in England to be exceptionally high, with some rivers reaching their highest flow on record.

More than 1,000 properties across England have flooded this week, with many roads also affected.

Flooding in Pulborough, West Sussex
Flooding in Pulborough, West Sussex (Jamie Lashmar/PA)
Flooding in Wellingborough due to rising levels of the River Nene
Flooding in Wellingborough due to rising levels on the River Nene (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
Flooding in Wellingborough due to rising levels of the River Nene
Rising levels on the River Nene have affected Wellingborough (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
The River Great Ouse in Bedford, which has burst its banks following heavy rainfall
The River Great Ouse in Bedford, which has burst its banks following heavy rainfall (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
The Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture in Coronation Park, Inverclyde, is reflected in large puddles after heavy downpours
The Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture in Coronation Park, Inverclyde, is reflected in large puddles after heavy downpours (Jane Barlow/PA)
Flooding in Pulborough, West Sussex
Flooding in West Sussex (Jamie Lashmar/PA)
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