Thames Homes Flooded As River Bursts Banks

Homeowners along the River Thames face mopping up operations after the River Thames burst its banks on Friday.

Parts of the river, stretching from Buscot in Oxfordshire to Bourne End in Buckinghamshire, were under flood warnings as heavy rain over recent days caused river levels to rise.

Ground floors and gardens along the River Thames are under water

Residents were warned on Thursday to expect flooding, with many moving belongings to prevent damage.

Images captured homes close to the banks of the river underwater, with flood waters causing damage to ground floors and gardens.

People use a boat to get around

Affected areas included Marlow and Cookham in Buckinghamshire, as well as Shiplake and Wargrave in Berkshire and parts of south Oxford.

The Environment Agency (EA) has 94 flood warnings in place - meaning immediate action is required due to expected flooding - the majority of them in the South East.

Homes in Marlow, Cookham, Shiplake and Wargrave have flooded

Although there is not expected to be significant rainfall over the weekend, the EA said there remained a medium risk of further flooding - mainly in the South - where groundwater levels are high and surface run-off continues to enter already swollen rivers.

Parts of Dorset and Wiltshire are also at risk of flooding, with warnings of possible travel disruption.

David Cameron visits flooded homes in his Witney constituency

David Cameron visited flooded homes in his Witney constituency on Friday.

It comes as climate experts backed the Prime Minister's comments on the increase of "abnormal" weather events and their link to climate change.

Flood warnings along the River Thames. Pic: Environment Agency

Mr Cameron made the comments this week as communities around the UK dealt with the aftermath of a succession of storms in December.

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