“More pumps on the way”: Somerset Levels and Moors briefing 11 December 2023

As river levels stay high in the Brue, Parrett and Tone, additional pumps are going to be deployed by the Environment Agency at Westover and Huish Episcopi pumping stations. This is in readiness for when river levels drop. People in Langport are being asked not to block access to Westover pumping station when parking in that area. The Environment Agency is also monitoring the need for additional pumps at Middleney and Long Load pumping stations.

“Further rain expected”: Somerset Levels and Moors briefing 6 December

The latest news from the Environment Agency about river levels and pumping operations in the Axe-Brue and Parrett-Tone catchments. The situation is being closely monitored as water moves through watercourses and rivers, following heavy rainfall earlier this week. A pump is being re-deployed at Elson's Clyse overnight on Thursday 7 December, after a drop-in session for the public at Moorland Village Hall.

“Significant rainfall and impacts”: Somerset Levels and Moors briefing 4 December

After nearly seven centimetres of rain in one day, an Environment Agency update about flooding and prospects for the next few days. Plus: two public events for Somerset Levels and Moors residents at Burrowbridge on 5 December and Moorland on 7 December. The main subjects of these events are flooding and preparations for winter. Somerset Rivers Authority and Somerset Council representatives will also be at both of these drop-in sessions.

Have your say on new SRA strategy to reduce flooding

A draft strategy for reducing the risks and impacts of flooding across Somerset has been published by Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA). Now we want you to give us your views on the strategy and share any concerns that you may have about flooding in Somerset.

“Preparing for more rain”: Somerset Levels & Moors briefing 15 November

A new briefing from local Environment Agency officers, about a range of activities to minimise risks to people and property across the Somerset Levels and Moors. Subjects covered include asset-checking, screen-clearing, monitoring and pumping to prepare for more unsettled weather in catchments already very wet.

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