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Flood warning for homes north of Cambridge

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for Oakington near Cambridge. Credit: PA Images

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for homes in the village of Oakington north of Cambridge.

As heavy rain continues to fall the Agency says properties and low lying areas around Oakington and Westwick will start to flood from around 4am on Wednesday 28 June.

"Heavy rain is currently falling in the Cottenham Lode catchment and will continue throughout the night (Tuesday 27 June).

"Cottenham Lode is reacting to the rain and is forecast to rise through the night.

"Properties and low lying areas around Oakington and Westwick will start to flood from around 4am Wednesday 28 June. Properties are advised to install their property level protection now.

"Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings."

– Environment Agency
Area covered by the Environment Agency Flood warning at Oakington north of Cambridge. Credit: Environment Agency

There are lower level flood alerts in other parts of the Anglia region:

  • River Stort and Stansted Brook Catchment in Hertfordshire and Essex
  • Bear Brook and tributaries in the Aylesbury area, including Wendover and Weston Turville in Buckinghamshire