Flood warnings in place across Cambridgeshire

Several flood alerts and flood warnings are in place across Cambridgeshire following heavy downpours this week.

There is a severe flood warning, meaning flooding is expected, has been issued for the River Great Ouse at Eaton Socon, Eynesbury, Eaton Ford, and St Neots.

The government says people should be 'ready to take action' to protect properties.

We are being advised to 'take care on riverside roads and footpaths'.

A flood warning is also in place for North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice.

An update from the government's flood risk site at 7:41am said: "Heavy rain is currently falling in the Peterborough area which is causing the River levels to rise on the River Nene.

"During periods of high tide the River Nene will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions."

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