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Flood alerts in place after rain batters Gedling borough

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Flood alerts are in place for several areas across Gedling borough.

The Environment Agency says they expect river levels to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall.

They say flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 9:00am and 13:00pm today.

An EA spokesman said: “Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels may begin to rise at 9:00am this morning as a consequence of intense rainfall.

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“We are closely monitoring the situation.

They added: “Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.”

Flood alerts have been issued for Burton Joyce, parts of Gedling, Lambley and Netherfield.

The latest flood alerts can be found here: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/

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