Flood alerts issued for the West Country

The Environment Agency has put out flood alerts for some areas in the region. This is the lowest level of flood warning; it means flooding is possible, and residents should be prepared. The warnings are:

• Bristol Upper River Avon and tributaries including Malmesbury and Chippenham
• South East Somerset: Upper River Yeo, Rivers Cam and Wriggle

Full details can be found on the Environment Agency's flood warnings webpage.