SHOCKING pictures show the extent of recent flooding in Reading following heavy rainfall.
Flood warnings and alerts remain in place for the town today, as photos show burst banks at The Oracle Riverside, Woodley and other areas.
A warning is currently in place for the River Thames at Purley village - meaning flooding is expected and "immediate action" is required.
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River levels are rising slowly as a result of heavy rainfall, and flooding of property is expected to continue today (February 1) in the Purley area.
The forecast is largely dry today, with a chance of some overnight rain tonight.
Experts expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and are closely monitoring the situation.
Incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk.
Locals are asked to remain safe and aware of their local surroundings, activate any property flood protection products they may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
Alerts
Lower River Loddon
Flooding is possible in this area but not currently expected.
River levels are high but slowly falling on the River Loddon following recent sustained rainfall.
Therefore, flooding of roads, paths and farmland is expected to continue, especially in the Sindlesham and Winnersh Triangle areas.
Further rainfall is forecast through the week and river levels are expected to remain high for the next few days.
Experts are closely monitoring the situation and incident response staff are in the area checking defences.
River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading
Flooding is possible in this area, but not currently expected.
River levels are high but steady on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days.
Flooding of low lying roads, paths and land is expected to continue, especially in the Theale area.
The forecast is largely dry, with further rain forecast next week.
River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days.
Experts are closely monitoring the situation, and incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning
Flooding is possible in this area, but not currently expected.
River levels are rising slowly on the River Thames as a result of previous heavy rainfall.
Flooding of low lying roads, paths and land is expected to continue, especially between Caversham and Sonning.
The forecast is largely dry, with further rain forecast next week.
River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days.
Experts are closely monitoring the situation, and incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk.
River Thames from Pangbourne to Purley
Flooding is possible in this area, but not currently expected.
River levels are rising slowly on the River Thames as a result of previous heavy rainfall.
Flooding of low lying roads, paths and land is expected to continue, especially between Whitchurch and Purley On Thames. A flood warning has been issued within this flood alert area, in the Mapledurham and Purley on Thames area.
The forecast is largely dry, with further rain forecast next week.
River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days.
Experts are closely monitoring the situation, and incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk.
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