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Over 100 holidaymakers have been evacuated from a caravan park in West Sussex after Storm Kathleen brought torrential rain and strong winds. Emergency crews were called to the flooded facility at Medmerry holiday park, and one person was taken to hospital for hypothermia. The nearby River Arun also burst its banks, leading to severe flooding in Littlehampton.

Over 100 holidaymakers have been evacuated from a caravan park after the country was swept with torrential rain and 65mph winds overnight by Storm Kathleen .

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “Our crews are supporting rescue operations in Littlehampton near Ferry Road and Rope Walk where the River Arun has burst its banks, leading to severe flooding. Residents should remain in their properties if it is safe to do so and get as high as possible within their homes. Please avoid the area and remain in your homes where possible to allow our crews to work safely".

South Western Railway said replacement buses had been requested between Lymington Pier and Brockenhurst in the New Forest, with disruption expected to last until 10am. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.

The forecaster warned the powerful gusts, scheduled to last until 6am on Tuesday, had a “small chance” of causing power cuts and damaging buildings. A yellow weather warning for England’s southern coast, including Southampton and Brighton, says winds are expected to reach 45-55mph, peaking at 65mph in some areas before easing off from 9am on Tuesday.

Evacuation Caravan Park Storm Kathleen Torrential Rain Strong Winds Flooding Hypothermia River Arun West Sussex

 

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