READERS have been sending in their pictures of the river Severn as it breaks its banks.

The river is now expected to peak at between 4.2 metres and 4.6m on Saturday morning but while some riverside paths are flooded the city and its roads remains open as normal.

Here are a selection of people's pictures.

Andrew Kelsall

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Jack Donohoe

Jack tweeted us these pictures saying @MrJackDonny: "An elegant looking River in Worcester this morning. A little high, but still beautiful."

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Ade Cartwright

Ade left a message on our Facebook page saying: "Footpath along the river by Diglis Hotel is flooded."

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Jessica McBride

Jessica said this was the view this morning on the school run over the Lower Wick footbridge.

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Lewis Gouldingay

Lewis took these pictures this morning

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Aaron Jenkins

South Quay has disappeared under floodwater

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By the fountains at South Quay, Worcester, on Friday. Picture by Matt Jazzberry

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Swans at South Quay by Dave Grubb

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The river bursts its banks at Gheluvelt Park, Worcester. By Chris Bright

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Swollen river by the cathedral. By @coeurcycliste

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Flooding at Gheluvelt Park, Worcester. Picture by Gary Macey