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  Prince visits Cornish flood town
Updated 18 August 2004, 16.08
 Prince Charles in Boscastle
Prince Charles is visiting the Cornish village of Boscastle, which was hit by flash flooding after heavy storms.

With more rain forecast, Prince Charles visited the area to see how people were coping with the clean-up after rising waters caused huge damage on Monday.

Although no-one is thought to have been killed, police are using sniffer dogs to check through the debris.

Villagers won't be allowed to return home for some time, as police are still making sure the buildings are safe.

Click here to read Lizo's report on what it's like being in Boscastle

The village recovers
The village recovers
Two local rivers burst their banks after 75mm of water - the August average rainfall - fell in two hours.

Half of the village remains sealed off by police, who are carrying out a "sweep" of buildings and vehicles.

Click to see pix of the clean-up operation

One villager said the floods had brought local people together.

He said there was "a great team spirit, everyone helping everyone else".

Many parts of the UK have been struck by wet and windy weather in recent days, and more rain and high winds are forecast across the country.

Click here to find out why flash floods happen

Devon and Cornwall police have set up an emergency phoneline for anyone concerned about friends or relatives - 08705 329567.

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