Now the waters have completely subsided from South Yorkshire after a month's rain fell in just 24 hours, residents are starting the long and arduous task of reclaiming their homes. The aftermath of the horror floods that hit Fishlake can be seen as houses previously deluged by debris and sewage-filled water are now stripped bare of plaster and carpet.
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Pictures show how the village looked before and after the rain hit
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Fields have been left damaged by large patches of mud caused when the River Don burst its banks.
. Homes being dried out
Many of the flood-affected villagers have "emptied their lives" into skips and piles of rubbish lay strewn in people's gardens.
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.