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South East flooding continues with more rain due | South East flooding continues with more rain due |
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Flooding is affecting parts of Tonbridge in Kent | Flooding is affecting parts of Tonbridge in Kent |
The South East is braced for more flooding on Tuesday amid a slew of flood warnings and alerts. | The South East is braced for more flooding on Tuesday amid a slew of flood warnings and alerts. |
The Environment Agency (EA) has warned that some river levels are likely to peak on Tuesday evening with a forecast of more rainfall, which may lead to some property damage and travel disruption. | The Environment Agency (EA) has warned that some river levels are likely to peak on Tuesday evening with a forecast of more rainfall, which may lead to some property damage and travel disruption. |
Affected areas include parts of the rivers Medway, Teise and Beult in Kent, the River Wey in Surrey and rivers Rother, Arun, Ouse and Cuckmere in Sussex. | Affected areas include parts of the rivers Medway, Teise and Beult in Kent, the River Wey in Surrey and rivers Rother, Arun, Ouse and Cuckmere in Sussex. |
The warnings come as the Met Office issues a yellow warning for snow across the region from 09:00 GMT until midnight on Wednesday. | The warnings come as the Met Office issues a yellow warning for snow across the region from 09:00 GMT until midnight on Wednesday. |
As of 09:00 on Tuesday, there were eight flood warnings in place, external across Kent, Sussex and Surrey, meaning flooding is expected. | As of 09:00 on Tuesday, there were eight flood warnings in place, external across Kent, Sussex and Surrey, meaning flooding is expected. |
Dozens of flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, are in force across the South East. | Dozens of flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, are in force across the South East. |
Rising levels on the River Medway has caused flooding in and around Maidstone and Yalding | Rising levels on the River Medway has caused flooding in and around Maidstone and Yalding |
The EA has said the river levels on the River Medway between Maidstone and Yalding will peak at about 19:00 on Tuesday. | The EA has said the river levels on the River Medway between Maidstone and Yalding will peak at about 19:00 on Tuesday. |
Flooding is also expected at Little Venice and Yalding, including Benover and Congelow. | Flooding is also expected at Little Venice and Yalding, including Benover and Congelow. |
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said two crews rescued a woman from her car which was stuck in floodwater on Monday evening in Tudeley near Tonbridge. She was unhurt, a fire service spokesperson said. | Kent Fire and Rescue Service said two crews rescued a woman from her car which was stuck in floodwater on Monday evening in Tudeley near Tonbridge. She was unhurt, a fire service spokesperson said. |
In East Sussex, the River Ouse's levels are falling, however a small number of properties in Barcombe, including The Anchor Inn are likely to still be affected, the EA said. | In East Sussex, the River Ouse's levels are falling, however a small number of properties in Barcombe, including The Anchor Inn are likely to still be affected, the EA said. |
Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be "impassable" and should be avoided, the agency advised. | Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be "impassable" and should be avoided, the agency advised. |
Water levels in the River Cuckmere at Alfriston are also falling but floods will continue to affect North Street, Willows Car Park, River Lane, the Old Clergy House, and fields and rural roads in the area. | Water levels in the River Cuckmere at Alfriston are also falling but floods will continue to affect North Street, Willows Car Park, River Lane, the Old Clergy House, and fields and rural roads in the area. |
Water levels may rise again with more rainfall and the possibility of snow forecast on Wednesday and Friday. | Water levels may rise again with more rainfall and the possibility of snow forecast on Wednesday and Friday. |
The River Arun has caused extensive flooding in Pulborough and surrounding areas | The River Arun has caused extensive flooding in Pulborough and surrounding areas |
The A29 at Pulborough, West Sussex, is still affected by flooding. | The A29 at Pulborough, West Sussex, is still affected by flooding. |
Residents are warned to expect "extensive" flooding, especially on Lower Street and Swan Corner, Pulborough, near to Swan Bridge and Bridge Cottages, Greatham. | Residents are warned to expect "extensive" flooding, especially on Lower Street and Swan Corner, Pulborough, near to Swan Bridge and Bridge Cottages, Greatham. |
The Western Rother remains very high particularly at Lodsbridge near Selham, but water levels are falling. | The Western Rother remains very high particularly at Lodsbridge near Selham, but water levels are falling. |
Drivers are asked to avoid the B2138 through Fittleworth. | Drivers are asked to avoid the B2138 through Fittleworth. |
In Surrey, flooding has been reported in Tilford where the River Wey has burst its banks. | |
The Mill at Elstead was closed with bus diversions in place, according to Stagecoach. | The Mill at Elstead was closed with bus diversions in place, according to Stagecoach. |
Flood warnings were also in place for Eashing. | Flood warnings were also in place for Eashing. |
In Surrey, the River Wey burst its banks on Monday with the effects still being felt on Tuesday | In Surrey, the River Wey burst its banks on Monday with the effects still being felt on Tuesday |
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