In the aftermath of Storm Babet, three severe flood warnings along the River Derwent in Derby and two on the River Idle in the East Midlands have been lifted, providing some relief. However, the Environment Agency cautions that additional flood warnings are anticipated for these regions into the coming week.
“River flooding will persist into Wednesday along the River Severn,” stated the Environment Agency. They also indicated the likelihood of further flooding from rivers and surface water on Tuesday and Wednesday for parts of England due to continued heavy rainfall.