BEHIND THE NEWS - 1 JULY 2007
More rain forecast for flood-hit Britain
Britain is bracing itself for more heavy rain over the coming days as fears grow that this week's devastating floods may have claimed another two lives.
Four people have already died in the flooding, which has forced hundreds of people in Yorkshire and the Midlands from their homes.
As the Queen sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods, there appeared to be no let up for rain-lashed Britain.
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Britain is bracing itself for more heavy rain over the coming days as fears grow that this week's devastating floods may have claimed another two lives.
Four people have already died in the flooding, which has forced hundreds of people in Yorkshire and the Midlands from their homes.
As the Queen sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods, there appeared to be no let up for rain-lashed Britain.
- Read the full story
- Flooding in pictures
- Get the facts on flooding
- Comment on the blog