by vannin » Fri Jun 18, 2021 6:41 pm
Firefighters are responding to flooding across Bucks and Milton Keynes as rain continues today (Friday, June 18).
Issues are reported in towns including Bletchley, Buckingham and Wingrave.
A Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Within the last hour we have received more than 30 calls to flooding incidents, mainly in Bletchley, Buckingham, Wing and Wingrave, and are working with other agencies to provide advice and assistance."
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"Calls are also coming in from Amersham and Seer Green in Buckinghamshire and Beanhill, Coffee Hall, Fishermead and Peartree Bridge in MK ."
"Firefighters have closed Chalfont St Peter High Street because of a sewage leak and are working with other agencies to manage the incident. Please avoid the area."
A Met Office weather warning for rain is in force across Bucks and MK until 11.59pm on Friday night - with the latest Met Office weather forecasts for Milton Keynes, High Wycombe and Aylesbury all predicting rain will continue into the evening.
The warning states: "Spells of heavy rain may lead to some travel disruption and flooding, with thunder possible towards eastern coasts.