Flooding: Caversham Park Road and Whitley Wood Lane flooded in Reading

Flooding in Whitley Wood Lane and Caversham Park Road photographed by Kelsey Louise Douglin <i>(Image: Kelsey Louise Douglin)</i>
Flooding in Whitley Wood Lane and Caversham Park Road photographed by Kelsey Louise Douglin (Image: Kelsey Louise Douglin)
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Roads in Reading have been flooded by heavy rain.

Part of Whitley Wood Lane is submerged in water, reaching the bumper of some vehicles.

Caversham Park Road has been affected by flooding.

Bursts of hard rainfall, thunder and lightning have been scattered throughout the morning and afternoon in Reading.

More storms are expected between 8pm and 10pm tonight.

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There are no flood alerts in Berkshire at present, according to the Environment Agency, with the nearest issued in Farnham.

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More rain is expected tomorrow, with isolated showers becoming widespread in the afternoon and evening.

It will be largely cloudy on Saturday with the risk of occasional showers, followed by a brighter day on Sunday, with patchy cloud and the odd shower.

Has an area near you been flooded? Email bradley.young@newsquest.co.uk

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