The Environment Agency says it is 'prudent to plan for the worst' as waters continue to rise across the South West in Somerset, Dorset and the Bristol area. Declaring a precautionary 'major incident' allows for extra pumps to join safety efforts.
The Environment Agency says it is not expecting homes in the area to flood imminently.
Declaring a"major incident" as a precaution also allows authorities to work together to reduce the risks, according to the agency. Pumping began on Tuesday evening near the River Barle at Northmoor to reduce the amount of water stored there.
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