Warning that ‘significant risks remain’ as more rainfall predicted in region

FLOOD-HIT RESIDENTS have been warned significant risks remain over the next few days in parts of England, with yet more rainfall expected in Yorkshire.

The Environment Agency forecast ongoing flooding during the coming days, with England having seen more than 200 per cent of its average February rainfall, and some areas experiencing a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours.

More rain is expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, flooding is also said to be possible on the Rivers Ouse, Trent and Wye, with other areas at risk from localised flooding caused by heavy rainfall expected on Friday.

The flood warnings were issued after temperatures plummeted overnight across Britain, and forecasters warned of more ice and snow over the next 24 hours.

The mercury dropped to minus 4.5C at the Cairnwell in the Scottish Highlands, the Met Office said.

In a statement addressing the ongoing flood risk, the Environment Agency said: “Groundwater levels across parts of Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Sussex

are continuing to rise and will lead to further flooding later this week.

“As of 12.30pm on Tuesday there are two severe flood warnings for Ironbridge and Shrewsbury, meaning there is an immediate risk to life.”

A further 106 flood warnings, meaning that flooding is expected, and 155 flood alerts, meaning that flooding is possible, are also in place across the country.

The Environment Agency, which has mobilised 1,000 staff per day since the start of Storm Dennis, is urging people to check their flood risk and be prepared to take action. Caroline Douglass, director of incident management at the Environment Agency, said the River Ouse at Cawood is “of concern” and “levels remain exceptionally high” along the River Severn, in particular Shrewsbury, Bewdley, Bridgnorth and Ironbridge.