After significant #rainfall across #Northumberland, I have visited villages with high river levels in #Tynedale, and spoken with local Cllr's + @EnvAgency. Thankfully no threat to properties on this part of the #Tyne. Will be visiting the #RiverRede tomorrow.
The #Tyne is high -see #Hexham today - but a v long way off #StormDesmond levels, +flood defences doing a good job. #Kielder reservoir acting as a buffer, as no water down the spillway, thereby reducing by over 10% levels downriver. But pls be #FloodAware by the waters edge 2/
Lots of standing water on roads whether in Warden, Hexham, Corbridge or country lanes - please report these -
+ be v v careful when driving, walking on riverside footpaths + on no account tackle a ford 3/
If you need more info go here - and be #FloodAware /Ends: …od-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings
Tomorrow I am heading up to #Bellingham, the #Woodburns + #Otterburn to see the damage and threat of the River #Rede.
In the meantime I am in regular contact with @N_landCouncil councillors, talking to @EnvAgencyYNE + meeting various agencies on the ground.
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