Flooding in Yorkshire: Live updates as flooding in York predicted | Incident declared in South Yorkshire

An account which issues updates on the river levels on the River Ouse stated that there is a 'big chance of flooding' in York, with levels rising due to heavy rain.

In South Yorkshire, a major incident has been declared with Doncaster most at risk.

The Environment Agency described the combination of torrential rain and melting snow as a “volatile situation”, as councils prepare for possible evacuations should a severe flood warning be issued.

Catherine Wright, acting executive director for flood and coastal risk management at the Environment Agency, said: “That rain is falling on very wet ground and so we are very concerned that it’s a very volatile situation and we are expecting significant flooding to occur on the back of that weather.”

She said the Environment Agency will be working with local authorities to help with evacuation efforts should a severe flood warning be issued, adding: “If you do need to evacuate then that is allowed within the Covid rules the Government has.”

In Leeds, flood alerts have been issued for the Middle River Aire catchment and Wyke Beck, Meanwood Beck and Wortley Beck catchments.

A message on the Government's flood information service said: "Flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from Tuesday morning onwards.

"Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland.

"As a result we expect to see high river levels from around midday on Tuesday.

"We will be monitoring closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings."

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