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THE River Avon’s ability to withstand the threat of flooding could be tested by more rain forecast for the next few days. Flooding in Evesham and Pershore has generally only affected low-lying land and the usual roads and fords so far but the Flood Warning Information Service (FWIS) still has an active flood alert for the Avon, which warns the public to “be prepared”. And with the Met Office forecasting heavy rain through last night (Wednesday) into today (Thursday) in particular, and more in patches over Friday and Saturday, residents will be braced for the prospect of problems. ...

THE River Avon’s ability to withstand the threat of flooding could be tested by more rain forecast for the next few days. Flooding in Evesham and Pershore has generally only affected low-lying land and the usual roads and fords so far but the Flood Warning Information Service (FWIS) still has an active flood alert for the Avon, which warns the public to “be prepared”. And with the Met Office forecasting heavy rain through last night (Wednesday) into today (Thursday) in particular, and more in patches over Friday and Saturday, residents will be braced for the prospect of problems. ...

However increased rainfall has led to complications. Thames Water recently agreed to Mr Courts’ demand to fund an independent investigation into the health of the River Windrush, to establish the source of the turbidity issues in the river. Commenting on the recent developments, Mr Courts said: “The Government and the taskforce has committed to a series of short, medium and long-term actions focused on the ambitious goal of eliminating harm from storm overflows – a system that has been operating since the Victorian era. “Making sure our local rivers are clean and healthy has b...

Met Office weather warnings and Environment Agency flood alerts are in place across the North East and large parts of England, Scotland and Wales

A FLOOD warning has been issued for the River Thame in South Oxfordshire.