Rescue operations under way as West Sussex river breaks its banks

The River Arun has burst its banks in West Sussex with local emergency services preparing for rescue operations in the seaside town of Littlehampton.

⚠️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 1/2⚠️“Please avoid the area and remain in your homes where possible to allow our crews to work safely,” the emergency service said.

“We’ve assessed and triaged a number of people at a nearby facility. One person showing signs of hypothermia has been taken to hospital,” they said on X. 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.

Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said that while these levels of rainfall would not be a “huge cause for concern” on their own, they will fall onto “already saturated ground” which increases the risk of flooding.

Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)

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