Heavy rain swamps much of Europe in floodwaters
Residents of riverside towns in England that were swamped by rains that washed over Europe this week bailed out on Friday as flooding disrupted train service and officials warned that waters could rise in the days ahead.
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![TOPSHOT - An aerial view shows floodwater covering the pitches and grounds of Buckhurst Hill football club (top) and Buckhurst Hill Cricket and Lacrosse club, northeast of London on January 5, 2024, after heavy rain brought flooding to much of the country, following Storm Henk. An aerial view shows a flooded playground.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7075883.1704487227!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/1902277977.jpg)
Residents of riverside towns in England that were swamped by rains that washed over Europe this week bailed out on Friday as flooding disrupted train service and officials warned that waters could rise in the days ahead.