Flood alert issued for city outskirts as river levels remain high

A flood alert has been issued for the outskirts of Norwich as river levels remain high. The Environment Agency issued the alert today for the areas surrounding the rivers Yare, Bure, Ant. The area covers Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water including Whitlingham, Postwick, Surlingham and Brundall.

A map showing the area affected by the flood alert (Image: The Environment Agency) The government agency has warned people to "be prepared" and a spokesman for the Environment Agency said the high water levels may last for several days. READ MORE: What to see in the sky in December: Meteor shower and Cold Moon "This is due to a natural tide-locking effect," he said. "And tidal water moving up the rivers from Great Yarmouth is currently restricting the normal drainage of the Broads river system out to sea at low tide.



"We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas." The flooding risk is not currently expected to escalate but the Environment Agency will continue to monitor the situation, with an update expected by 10am tomorrow. In the meantime, people are advised to take care on waterside roads and footpaths, and warned not to put themselves in unnecessary danger.

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