Play areas were flooded in Pateley Bridge as Storm Dennis took hold over the weekend.Play areas were flooded in Pateley Bridge as Storm Dennis took hold over the weekend.
Play areas were flooded in Pateley Bridge as Storm Dennis took hold over the weekend.

See in pictures how Storm Dennis battered Pateley Bridge and Knaresborough

The Harrogate district nervously waited to see if Storm Dennis would bring with it the same devastating effects as its predecessor Storm Ciara.
By Finola Fitzpatrick
Published 17th Feb 2020, 11:49 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2020, 11:51 BST

Thankfully, while some flood warnings were put in place by the Environment Agency, in general the feeling among most communities is one of relief as volunteers and emergency services worked successfully to minimise the impact.

The River Nidd in flood in Pateley Bridge.

1. Flooding in Pateley

The River Nidd in flood in Pateley Bridge.

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Torrential rain and high winds battered the district.

2. Flooding in Pateley Bridge

Torrential rain and high winds battered the district. Photo: Gerard Binks

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Volunteers worked tirelessly over the weekend to reduce the impact of the flooding.

3. Storm Dennis in Pateley Bridge

Volunteers worked tirelessly over the weekend to reduce the impact of the flooding. Photo: Gerard Binks

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The efforts of volunteers and emergency services have been praised.

4. Pateley Bridge

The efforts of volunteers and emergency services have been praised. Photo: Gerard Binks

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