'Get as high as possible': Rescue operation after 'scary and unprecedented' flooding

Littlehampton businesses ‘devastated' by heavy floods

More than 200 people have been evacuated from their homes in West Sussex after the River Arun burst its banks. A combination of strong winds and high tides has caused severe flooding in Littlehampton, devastating local businesses. West Sussex County Council says 15 people have been evacuated from Ferry Road and Rope Walk in the seaside town. Forecasters have warned that heavy rain and strong winds will continue to batter parts of southern England over the next few days. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Littlehampton businesses 'devastated' by floods

'Devastated' businesses in part of West Sussex have been left submerged in flood water after the River Arun burst its banks. A combination of strong winds and high tides has caused severe flooding in Littlehampton with extremely high water levels. Part of the local cricket ground has been completely monopolised by the water, leaving it impassable. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Homes evacuated as River Arun burst its banks

Rescue operations are currently underway in West Sussex because of severe flooding. The River Arun burst its banks in the early hours of this morning which caused flooding near Ferry Road and Rope Walk in Littlehampton. Teams from across the emergency services are helping people to evacuate their homes. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn