River Thames flood warnings issued in London

Twenty one flood warnings have been issued across London.

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00:00The Environment Agency has issued 21 medium-level flood warnings for areas along the River Thames due to recent weather,

00:09which has led to rising water levels and increased flood risk.

00:13Although no flooding has been reported yet, authorities are advising residents to remain cautious

00:19as the river levels continue to rise in response to ongoing weather conditions.

00:24The warnings cover a number of areas, including Thames Ditton Island and Trolloch Island,

00:30where the river is expected to rise further as rainfall continues.

00:34Similarly, areas from Datchett to Shepparton Green could be under threat of localised flooding in the coming days.

00:41Residents in affected areas have been encouraged to take precautions and stay updated on local flood alerts.

00:48Emergency services are on standby should the situation escalate,

00:52and authorities will continue to assess conditions as rainfall persists over the next 48 hours.