The West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is currently conducting rescue operations in Littlehampton following severe flooding caused by the River Arun bursting its banks. The emergency situation centred around Ferry Road and Rope Walk, has prompted urgent warnings for residents to take immediate precautions.
In the early hours of April 9, 2024, the fire and rescue service issued a critical advisory through their social media channels, urging residents in the affected areas to stay within their properties if it is deemed safe. The message stressed the importance of seeking higher ground within homes to avoid the rising floodwaters.
