Residents in West Sussex have been forced to evacuate their homes after the River Arun burst its banks, causing severe flooding in the area. Local emergency services are conducting rescue operations in Littlehampton, urging residents to stay in their properties and seek higher ground if safe. The West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is available for lifesaving intervention.
People were taken from their homes this morning Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from their homes after a river burst its banks in the early hours of this morning. The River Arun has burst its banks in West Sussex with local emergency services preparing for rescue operations in Littlehampton . West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service warned people in the seaside town of severe floodwaters in the wake of Storm Kathleen .
Another yellow weather warning for Wales’ west coast has been issued between 1am and 3pm on Tuesday, when ‘a spell of strong winds’ will affect the region with gusts reaching up to 65mph overnight. Fire crews at the scene in Littlehampton The coastguard helped rescue people living in the houses close to the river In Scotland, 20mm-40mm of rainfall is expected in some areas between 1am and 6pm on Tuesday, while a few could see as much as 50-60mm.
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