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Residents in parts of the Isle of Wight are being urged to prepare for flooding after heavy rainfall.
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued three flood warnings two along the Eastern Yar river and another in the Carisbrooke area of Lukely Brook.
Over half a month’s rain, 70mm, had been recorded in some areas since Tuesday, the EA said.
It said: “If you have it, install flood protection equipment now and leave it in place until at least Friday.”
Issuing the warnings – the EA said: “Fort Holiday Park and Sandown sewage works could flood as ditches struggle to drain to the main river.
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