FLOOD alerts are still in force across Hampshire following the aftermath of Storm Henk.
Almost 250 flood alerts and flood warnings remain in place across England and Wales as conditions continue to affect residents across the country.
While the Met Office predicts that the wet weather has passed, water levels remain high in some areas, with groundwater flooding, where water rises from the underlying chalk, rather than from rivers or streams, a particular concern.
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Communities at risk of groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley in Hampshire include East Meon, West Meon, Warnford, Exton, Corhampton, Meonstoke, Droxford and Soberton.
The groundwater flood alert for Littleton, Headborne Worthy, Kings Worthy, Martyr Worthy, Easton and Chilland says: “Over the coming days drainage ditches and culverts in Martyr Worthy, Chilland and Easton will become full and less effective as natural flow paths are restricted. Some properties may be affected as water seeps up through floors.
“Footpaths near the river will also become inaccessible. In Littleton, cellar flooding may occur within the next 7 days although levels may peak before this occurs. Over the next 5 to 10 days, the weather remains fairly dry but groundwater will continue to rise over the next 5 days in response to the rainfall which was recorded in the last 5 days.
“We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate.”
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The flood alert for the Candovers and Old Alresford warns that a small number of properties in Preston Candover will experience cellar flooding, while in Old Alresford it is possible that internal flooding could occur to an isolated property.
The alert continues: “Groundwater levels will reduce the ability of septic tanks to operate properly. Over the next 5 days, mostly dry weather is forecast.
“This will allow groundwater levels to begin stabilising during the next week. However, ongoing flooding impacts are expected to continue for most of January 2024.”
More information on the flood alerts, and what to do in the case of flooding, can be found by visiting the Environment Agency website.
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