Residents living close to affected areas are advised to be 'prepared'
The Environment Agency has issued the warning after wet weather caused river levels in the county to rise. Residents living close to affected areas, including Preston , Blackburn, Walton-le-Dale, Chorley , Whittle-le-Woods, Leyland, Coppull, Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Parbold and Tarleton, are advised to be 'prepared'.
Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said a low-pressure system centred on the heart of the UK had brought the strong winds and heavy rain. "The focus of that heavier rainfall today is very much the north of England, and parts of the Midlands," he said. "But still feeling generally wet in east areas, including parts of East Anglia and London in that as well." He added: "On Wednesday the outlook is largely dry weather, perhaps.
"Areas most at risk include River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton. Further flooding is possible this evening as river levels remain high due to heavy rainfall."The Environment Agency said: "Due to heavy rainfall, flooding of roads and low lying land is possible this afternoon and evening. Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 6:00 PM on 30/09/2024.
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