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The Environment Agency is warning peoplethat ongoing flooding impacts are likely to continue on Wednesday as river levels remain vigilanthigh forfrom floodingsustained impactsheavy asrainfall from Storm Bert subsides,last withweekend.  ongoingStorm riverConall floodingis expectedbringing insome partsadditional heavy rainfall to south and south east of England. England slowing the recovery from recent flooding. 

Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding inover partsthe ofweekend Englandincluding in recentYorkshire, days,Northamptonshire, especiallyOxfordshire, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, with communities in thea Southwide West,area across the Westcountry Midlands,affected. 

As Northamptonshire,Storm Bert subsides, Environment Agency teams are reporting limited flooding impacts to properties caused by Storm Conall. However, people should take caution as peaks move downstream and slower rivers respond to the Calderrecent rainfall. 

As of 15.00 on Wednesday 27 November, there are 80 flood warnings and Weaver159 Valleysflood alerts in theplace. NorthThe ofEnvironment England. Agency estimates 35,700 properties have been protected, with heavy rain leading to at approximately 680 properties being flooded.  

Secretary of State Steve Reed held a meeting with Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy on Monday morning to discuss the response to the flooding and ongoing plans to protect communities. 

During the meeting, the Secretary of State was briefed on the latest situation on the ground, and the 24/7 response being led by the Environment Agency and the emergency services.  He also sought reassurance on the actions being taken to further protect communities in the coming days with river levels expected to rise in some places.

Together they also discussed how to bolster the response from the Environment Agency, emergency services and local authorities if required.  

Today, Floods Minister Emma Hardy also visited Chippenham,Chippenham on Tuesday, to see first-hand the impact of recent flooding and to meet with Environment Agency staff and partners’ who are leading on the response.response. 

As of 13.15 on Tuesday 26 November, there is 1 severe flood warning on the River Nene at Billing Aquadrome and nearby business parks, 107 flood warnings and 120 flood alerts in place. The Environment Agency estimates 32,000 properties have been protected, with heavy rain leading to around 218 properties being flooded so far.

Whilst Storm Bert subsides, people should remain vigilant as the forecast shows the overall flood risk for England continues to be medium for today, with ongoing river flooding expected.  

The Government is working at pace to step up further preparations for this winter,winter. andThey isare investing £2.4 billion until March 2026 to improve flood resilience and better protect communities across the country.  

Lessons learned from these floods are being fed directly into the new Floods Resilience Taskforce to speed up the development of flood defences and bolster the nation’s resilience to extreme weather.   

The Taskforce brings together the Secretary of State and Floods Minister Emma Hardy with representatives from Defra, MHCLG, Home Office, Cabinet Office, the Environment Agency, the Met Office, Local Resilience Forums, Mayoral Offices, emergency responders and the National Farmers Union, among others.  

Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Steve Reed said:    

On MondayMonday, morning I held a meeting with the Environment Agency and am receiving regular updates on the response to flooding in parts of the country. country.   

My sympathies are with all of those who have been impacted by Stormthe Bert.  recent weather.

I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the outstanding work that the Environment Agency and emergency responders are doing to keep people safe.  

I urge people to check their flood risk, sign up for flood warnings and follow the latest guidance from emergency responders.

ChrisBen Wilding,Lukey, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said:     

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There continues to be significant river flooding impacts are also probable in parts of Northamptonshirethe followingSouth heavyand rainfallEast fromof StormEngland Bert.today Minorand riverare flooding is also expected on the River Severn anduntil possible more widely.Friday

Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding and will support local authorities in their response.  response.   

We urge 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.  car.   

People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at by searching ‘check my flood risk’, and follow @EnvAgency on X for the latest flood updates.

Across the country, Environment Agency officers are working round the clock checking flood defences, clearing debris and erecting temporary barriers. MinorOngoing minor river flooding impacts are possible more widely across England, which may continue in places until Friday.  

We continue to monitor forecasts and impacts on water levels across the country. We urge the public to check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and to consider the weather before travelling.  

People can check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation, and follow @EnvAgency on X for the latest flood updates.