It comes as an amber weather warning for rain was put in place by the Met Office as Storm Christoph looks set to batter the city. The Environment Agency said the spillway at Allerton Ings is operating but the washlands are filling. It expects the spillway to continue until Thursday, January 21. Read the full story: Storm Christoph Leeds: Barnsdale Road closed as River Aire floods Allerton Ings Follow the live blog for the latest flooding news: Leeds news LIVE: Urgent flood warning issued for Collingham | Three flood alerts in place as River Aire swells
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The River Aire has flooded in the village of Allerton Bywater, inbetween Leeds and Castleford. Photo: Simon Hulme
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It comes as an amber weather warning for rain was put in place by the Met Office as Storm Christoph looks set to hit the country. Photo: Simon Hulme
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Drivers and cyclists struggled to get through the floodwater. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe