Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England and Wales over the weekend, with parts of the UK receiving a month’s worth of rain.
Natural Resources Wales has been warning that widespread flooding was expected from rivers in parts of South and Mid-Wales, alongside travel disruption, with ongoing local river flooding also possible on Tuesday.
GWR has suspended services on a number of key routes due to flooding and fallen trees blocking the railway. The rail company is advising passengers affected not to attempt to travel today.
Around 80 properties have so far are confirmed to have been flooded in England - so far, the Environment Agency estimates 23,000 properties have been protected.
Across the country Environment Agency officers were out checking flood defences, clearing debris and erecting temporary barriers. The Agency has also been warning that minor impacts are possible more widely across England, which may continue in places until Tuesday.
Flooding Minister Emma Hardy said:
“I am receiving regular updates on the response to flooding in parts of the country.
“My sympathies are with all of those who have been impacted by Storm Bert.
“I would like to thank the Environment Agency and emergency responders for their tireless work to protect communities.
“I urge people to check their flood risk, sign up for flood warnings and follow the latest guidance from emergency responders.”
Andrew Hitchings, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said:
“Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding and will support local authorities in their response.
“We advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and urge people not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.”
Currently there is 1 severe flood warning, 159 flood warnings and 202 flood alerts in place in England – 105 flood warnings have been removed in the last 24 hours.
In Wales there are 2 severe flood warnings, 10 flood warnings and 29 flood alerts in place in Wales – 87 flood warnings have been removed in the last 24 hours.
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