A amber flood alert was previously issued by the Government after high river levels brought the risk of flooding to low lying footpaths, land, and roads across the region.
As of Tuesday morning (January 7), the warning remains in place, with areas at risk including along the River Skerne’s tributaries from its source downstream to the Tees Confluence, including the Carr areas.
However, the forecast for Darlington today is largely dry, sunny and cold with some wind and wintry showers – with the Government saying no further flooding is expected.
The flood alert, which was extended after initially being set to end at 7pm on Monday, will be updated at 9am this morning.
It states: “Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight and no further flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
“Continue to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.”
The amber alert – which means flooding is possible so you should prepare now – follows a weekend of snowfall across the region and sub-zero temperatures.
The Government yesterday issued an amber health alert for the next six days, warning of an increase in death and demand on the NHS.
The alert warns of excess deaths, staffing issues and more due to plunging temperatures, with The Met Office predicting temperatures plunging as low as -3C later this week.
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Advice from the Government for an amber flood alert is as follows:
- be ready to follow your flood plan
- have insurance documents and any medications ready
- avoid walking, cycling or driving through any flood water
- move any livestock and farming equipment away from areas likely to flood