Government issue advice for what to do if your home is flooded in Leeds as 46 warnings issued across city.

By Daniel Sheridan
Published 9th Feb 2020, 17:52 BST
Updated 9th Feb 2020, 17:55 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
The Government have listed advice for anyone who has a flooded home due to Storm Ciara.

On their website, the government listed a number of factors in a flood warning and how to deal with them.

The website states:

Flood alert - Prepare

Flood warnings LeedsFlood warnings Leeds
Flood warnings Leeds

prepare a bag that includes medicines and insurance documents

check flood warnings

Flood warning - Act

turn off gas, water and electricity

move things upstairs or to safety

move family, pets and car to safety

Severe flood warning - Survive

call 999 if in immediate danger

follow advice from emergency services

keep yourself and your family safe

There are currently 46 flood warnings across Leeds.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The warnings can be viewed here.In Kirkstall, residents have been told to take immediate action.

River levels in the area are rising as a result of persistent heavy rainfall during Storm Ciara.

A statement on the Government website stated: "River levels are rising as a result of persistent heavy rainfall.

"Consequently, flooding of property is expected.

"We expect flooding to affect properties at St Anns Mill and the Goits.

"Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours.