Drone footage shows scale of flooding in Alfriston

Footage from a drone shows the extent of the flooding in Alfriston.
By Isabella Cipirska
Published 22nd Dec 2019, 13:29 BST
Updated 23rd Dec 2019, 13:55 BST
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Alfriston Road between Seaford and the A27 remains impassable, according to travel reports.

See more images of the flooding here.

A severe flooding warning has been issued for the area.

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Flooding in Alfriston

The government website warns that locations including North Street, Willows car park, Old Clergy House, Deans Place Hotel and River Lane are affected.

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River levels will continue to rise until around 11pm today, before beginning to fall, according to the flood alert.

Today (Monday) is expected to be mainly dry, however more rain is forecast for Tuesday.

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