Householders and businesses have been warned to brace for further flooding in the coming days, as local authorities and agencies scramble to prevent further damage in vulnerable areas.
Following a meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group, officials warned that with “heavy and persistent rain” forecast for the rest of the week, especially for southern and eastern counties, there is a danger of “further river, surface and coastal flooding”.
The group added: “High spring tides over the coming days, combined with strong winds and surge, may cause wave overtopping, coastal and estuary flooding.”
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