"Rising Waters Prompt Evacuations and Travel Disruptions Across Flood-Hit Britain"
TL;DR
Gloucester and Tewkesbury residents are being evacuated due to severe flooding, with water levels expected to peak on Friday. Flood defences are close to being breached, prompting Gloucester City Council to advise residents to move to safety and secure their valuables. Over 30 flood warnings and numerous road closures are in effect across Gloucestershire, and emergency services are assisting those affected. Residents are urged to avoid travel and heed road closures.
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- Gloucester flooding: Residents evacuated as water continues to rise BBC.com
- Town cut off as Britain is battered by more heavy rain Sky News
- In Pictures: Flooding hits Gloucestershire as key roads are closed and warnings are still in place Gloucestershire Live
- Flooding updates as River Severn peaks in Bewdley | Worcester News Worcester News
- Travel chaos continues as rivers burst their banks Times Radio
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