On average, the area is flooded for around three months every year.

The area was flooded again in the spring of 2009.

"Many areas are still flooded and we haven't been able to get into them yet."

The area is flooded by light from a bay window.

So far, as the residents of areas flooded last spring know well, nothing has worked.

The area is also known for being one of the lowest and most quickly flooded in the region.

In 1963 the whole area was flooded and a lake filled the valley.

The name came from the fact that the area was occasionally flooded by the sea water.

By flooding certain areas on purpose a military defensive line could be created.

In spring, the area would be flooded, and the church appeared as if floating on water.