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'Be Prepared': Flood Alert Issued For Isle Of Wight

East Cowes Flooding

A Flood Alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight today (Monday).

The Environment Agency says flooding is possible for the Eastern Yar and Islanders should "be prepared".

It says after a very wet weekend - further rain is expected until Wednesday.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said:

'Be prepared.

'In the last 8 hours 10mm of rain has fallen at Knighton.  This is in addition to a very wet weekend which has seen 19mm of rain. Further heavy rain is expected through to midday Monday (21/12/2020). From 10:00 Monday, water levels will be close to the top of the river bank at Alverstone Road Bridge. Property flooding is not expected, but pumps used to reduce water in gardens will need to operate. 

'Impacts are possible at Sandown. Flooding of Golf Links Road and Moreton Common Road, Sandown may occur from midday Monday. Ditches around Fort Holiday Park will struggle to drain while river levels are high. Wet weather is expected to continue on Tuesday, with more very heavy rain on Wednesday 22/12/2020. Ensure that pumps used to protect gardens and property from flooding are operating.'

The next update is at 6pm.

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