New flood alerts have been issued today (April 1) for parts of Bristol after the city experienced heavy rain over the past few days. The Environment Agency has issued two flood alerts for rivers across the city where flooding is ‘possible' and people should 'be prepared'.
The first area at risk covers Bristol Frome, Ladden Brook, River Trym and tributaries between Chipping Sodbury and Tytherington to Bristol Floating Harbour and the Bristol Avon. The second alert was for the Lower River Avon, River Boyd, By and Brislington Brooks and tributaries.
Advice from the Environment Agency states: "Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
