WATCH: Footage as Leeds residents forced to bail water from their homes after flooding

Taken by the Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Simon Hulme, the video shows the extent of flooding which has forced the road to be closed - with drivers warned to stay away.

Residents can be seen using shovels to keep the water away from their homes.

Flood warnings are in place across the city.

A flood warning is in place for Wyke Beck, Meanwood Beck and Wortley Beck catchments.

It reads: "River levels have risen as a result of persistent and heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 08:30 today, 06/02/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation and our operational staff have been out checking flood defenses and clearing screens of debris. This message will be updated by 16:30 on 06/02/21 or as the situation changes."

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