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Thames flooding worsens with sections of Kingston’s riverside footpaths underwater

Local News by Oliver Monk 23rd Feb 2024  
Heavy rainfall coinciding with high tide has left sections of Kingston’s riverside footpaths flooded (Photo: Oliver Monk)
Heavy rainfall coinciding with high tide has left sections of Kingston’s riverside footpaths flooded (Photo: Oliver Monk)
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Parts of Kingston and Teddington near the River Thames are at risk of flooding, after heavy rain throughout the day (23 February) and lighter showers earlier in the week.

This has coincided with today's high tide at 3pm, causing flooding in low-lying areas along the river from Windsor to Putney.

This has put sections of Canbury Gardens' lower bike path underwater.

Parts of Surbiton's Queens Promenade have also flooded, and is currently inaccessible via Kingston Riverside.

Canbury Gardens' lower bike path was already partially blocked by noon today, 23 February (Photo: Oliver Monk)

Queens Promenade is currently inaccessible via Kingston Riverside (Photo: Oliver Monk)

The Environment Agency (EA) has warned against the use of similar paths as the river is expected to reach anywhere from 5.13 metres to 5.25 metres.

This is expected to slightly increase during the next high tide tomorrow 24 February, at roughly 3:45pm.

The deck outside Kingston Rowing Club in Canbury Gardens underwater earlier today (Photo: Oliver Monk)

Property flooding is still not expected according to the EA.

You can find the EA flood alert here.

     

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