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South East England Faces Flood Chaos as Rain Warning Issued
15 Jan
Summary
- Yellow weather warning for heavy rain is active on Thursday.
- Flooding impacts homes, businesses, and roads in multiple counties.
- River Cuckmere alert advises residents to avoid flood-prone roads.
Heavy rain is causing flood alerts to remain in place across south-east England. A yellow weather warning for significant rainfall is active from 09:00 GMT to 22:00 on Thursday, prompting concerns for the region.
Officials have cautioned that flooding could affect homes, businesses, and roads throughout Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, and Surrey. Commuters can expect disruptions to both bus and train services due to the adverse weather conditions.
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Cuckmere River, specifically impacting Hellingly and Alfriston. Local residents have been advised to exercise caution and avoid roads known to flood.
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