Severe flooding at a holiday park in West Sussex has sent one person to hospital, whilst 180 others have been evacuated.
The River Arun burst its banks in the early hours of this morning which caused flooding near Ferry Road and Rope Walk in Littlehampton.
People in the seaside town have been warned by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to get “as high as possible within their homes”, whilst hundreds have been evacuated from the Medmerry Holiday Park.
Around 15 others from Ferry Road and Rope Walk in Littlehampton had also been evacuated, West Sussex County Council said.
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One person has been sent to the hospital following the flooding
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The council said evacuations of “around 20 people” were also under way from Bracklesham Caravan and Boat Club.
South East Coast Ambulance said multiple people had been checked over.
One individual who was showing signs of hypothermia was taken to hospital.
“Please avoid the area and remain in your homes where possible to allow our crews to work safely,” the emergency service said.
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Over 200 people were evacuated due to the heavy flooding in the area
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The River Arun burst its banks in the early hours of this morning, leading to severe flooding
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“Our crews are supporting rescue operations in Littlehampton near Ferry Road and Rope Walk where the River Arun has burst its banks, leading to severe flooding.
“Residents should remain in their properties if it is safe to do so and get as high as possible within their homes.”
Anyone who needs help should contact 999 to reach the fire and rescue service, they stressed.
Flood warnings had been issued by the Environment Agency for parts of the West Sussex coast following a high tide.
The council said that water levels “have not yet receded”, warning that “flooding may increase throughout the day”.
As of Tuesday morning, it said “those who have been evacuated remain displaced”.
Three yellow warnings are currently in place, including a yellow alert for wind for much of the southern coast
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Storm Kathleen brought about gale force eight winds which increased the height of the tide, which is expected to increase by 6cm.
In Hampshire, flooding is affecting the railway at Lymington Pier.
South Western Railway said that trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised due to the flooding and the disruption is expected to last until 10am.
Replacement buses have been requested between Lymington Pier and Brockenhurst.
A yellow warning is currently in place for much of the southern coast, including Southampton and Brighton.
Winds are expected to reach 45-55mph, peaking at 65mph before settling down around 9am.