Floods dampen Christmas spirit in UK

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News.com.au - 12/24/12, AAP

HUNDREDS of UK homes and businesses have been swamped by floods, from the southern-most parts of Cornwall to the Highlands of Scotland.

Flooding UK

The River Wye floods surrounding lowlands near Ross-on-Wye. Picture: AFP PHOTO/Paul Ellis Source: AFP

Despite a brief respite from the downpours on Sunday, water levels have continued to rise as rain washed down hills to swell rivers.

Others will be swapping turkey and presents for mops, buckets and sandbags as they desperately try to clear up and protect their homes from further flood threats.

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