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Storm Henk: River Bourne bursts its banks, Environment Agency says

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Mayor of Runnymede, Shannon Saise-Marshall, says "floodwater isn't for playing in"

A river in Surrey has burst its banks amid flood warnings as water levels remain high across the county.

In the aftermath of Storm Henk, River Bourne in Chertsey, Runnymede, had overflowed, the Environment Agency said.

Mayor of Runnymede, Shannon Saise-Marshall, told people not to enter the floodwater "under any circumstances".

The Environment Agency (EA) urged people in the area to move "possessions and valuables off the ground".

Twenty flood warnings and 14 flood alerts were put in place across Surrey.

Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue in Chertsey, with river levels expected to remain high over the next few days, the EA added.

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The River Bourne is a tributary of the River Thames where a flood warning is also in place.

The EA said teams were "on the ground" with emergency responders to reduce impact in any areas affected by flooding.

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A hotel car park in Chertsey was impacted by flooding

Surrey Police said it was working with the EA and local authorities to respond to flooding.

The force added the River Thames and its subsidiaries were "areas of concern" and officers were on hand to assist with road closures and other requirements as needed.

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