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Yorkshire caravan sites threatened by floods

Residents may have to take action against floods

A number of Yorkshire caravan sites are said to be among the properties at risk of flooding in the area.

According to the Environment Agency, residents and businesses in the region may have to take action to protect themselves from rising water levels, as a number of rivers threaten to burst their banks.

Knaresborough Caravan Park is at risk of being waterlogged by the Nidd, which is also close to overflowing at Cattal and Hunsingore, the Yorkshire Post revealed.

Similarly, the Ure is posing a risk to Aldwick Bridge Masham and Roecliffe Caravan Park.

Strong winds have also been wreaking havoc in the area with a lorry being blown over in Penistone, causing the fire brigade to be called in to free the trapped driver.

The Environment Agency and Met Office warned that the north-west is likely to see up to 100mm of rain in the next 24 hours, further increasing the risk of flood damage.